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Background grid Volvo V50 Estate 2007-2012 Alfa Romeo 159 Estate 2004-2011
Spec height1 57.4 in 2 
+ 1.57 in
1 55.8 in Spec height1
2 178 in Spec length
+ 5.43 in 1 183.5 in Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
Center cars
Rear bumper
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Alfa Romeo 159 Estate 2004 - 2011
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Alfa Romeo
159
Estate
Gen. 1 | 2004 - 2011
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
Volvo V50 Estate 2007 - 2012
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Volvo
V50
Estate
2007 - 2012
Spotted in Switzerland 16″ Mirrored image
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Side View Car Size ComparisonAlfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon (939) Estate 2004 vs. Volvo V50 (M) Estate 2007


Dimensions & Specifications | Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon (939) Estate 2004 is 5.43 in longer and 1.57 in lower compared to Volvo V50 (M) Estate 2007. It offers 6% less cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
183.5 in
+5.5
Length
178 in
72 in
+2.3
Width2
69.7 in
77.76 in
Width incl. mirrors
79.61 in
+1.85
55.8 in
Height1
57.4 in
+1.6
106.3 in
+2.4
Wheelbase
103.9 in
4.3 in
Ground clearance3
-- in
-- lbs
Weight4,6
3112.9 lbs
5
Seats max.
5
15.7 cu ft
+7%
Cargo volume EU4
14.7 cu ft
43.6 cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
46.2 cu ft
+6%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ --
Price EU7
€ 23690
$ --
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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inch
Quick Facts
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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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