Car comparison

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6vsAcura RL II 3.5 i V6 24V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Alfa Romeo 159

3.2 JTS V6

260 hp3195 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2009
VS

Acura RL II

3.5 i V6 24V

294 hp3471 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2006-2008

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Acura RL II 3.5 i V6 24V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Most powerful
    294 hp
    219 kW
  • Highest torque
    347 Nm
    256 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.1 L/100 km
    18.0 mpg US
    21.6 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6

  • Fastest top speed
    244 km/h
    152 mph
  • Lightest
    1,610 kg
    3,549 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    161 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V
Power
260hp194kW
294hp219kW
Torque
322Nm237lb-ft
347Nm256lb-ft
Curb weight
1,610kg3,549lb
1,845kg4,068lb
Gross weight
2,160kg4,762lb
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Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
65.3s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
53.9s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
23.6s
Calculated
30.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
159hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
200Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
188Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
605km376mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,195cc195cu in
3,471cc212cu in
Length
4,660mm183in
4,917mm194in
Width
1,828mm72in
1,847mm73in
Height
1,422mm56in
1,452mm57in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,800mm110in
Front track
1,578mm62in
1,575mm62in
Rear track
1,555mm61in
1,585mm62in
Trunk volume
405L
450L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
69L
73L
CO2 emissions
270g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6Acura RL II 3.5 i V6 24VPowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6: Power / Torque
  • Acura RL II 3.5 i V6 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V66,300 rpm4,500 rpm6,550 rpm
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V6,200 rpm5,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.6 s
30.4 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
260 hp
194 kW
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V
294 hp
219 kW

Acura RL II 3.5 i V6 24V has 34 hp more than Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 and Acura RL II 3.5 i V6 24V: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
322 Nm
237 lb-ft
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V
347 Nm
256 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V
1,845 kg
4,068 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
244 km/h
152 mph
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V
215 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V67.0 s
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V6.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Acura RL II 3.5 i V6 24V and Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6: 0.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
260 hp
194 kW
7.0 s
244 km/h
152 mph
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V
294 hp
219 kW
6.7 s
215 km/h
134 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V
Power
294 hp
219 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,917 mm
193.6 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V
Power
260 hp
194 kW
294 hp
219 kW
Torque
322 Nm
237 lb-ft
347 Nm
256 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
6.7 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
1,845 kg
4,068 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,917 mm
193.6 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Range score
605 km
376 mi
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CO2 score
270 g/km
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Trunk score
405 L
14.3 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6

  • Is 235 kg lighter
  • Has 29 km/h (18 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Acura RL II 3.5 i V6 24V

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 25 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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