Alfa Romeo 159
Car comparison
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6vsAcura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Comparison overview
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Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6
- Fastest top speed244 km/h152 mph
- Highest torque322 Nm237 lb-ft
- Lightest1,630 kg3,594 lb
- Best power-to-weight160 hp/t119 kW/t6.3 kg/hp
- Largest trunk405 L
- Best economy score74/100
- Best practicality score71/100
Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V
- Quickest 0-100 km/h6.0 s
- Most powerful261 hp195 kW
- Lowest city consumption11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption8.1 L/100 km29.0 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
- Best overall score63/100
- Best performance score59/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6 | AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 260hp194kW | 261hp195kW |
| Torque | 322Nm237lb-ft | 316Nm233lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,630kg3,594lb | 1,655kg3,649lb |
| Gross weight | 2,180kg4,806lb | - |
| Top speed | 244 km/h 152 mph | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 67.1s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph Calculated | 55.5s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.2s | 6.0s |
| 0-200 km/h | 24.2s Calculated | 20.9s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.9s Calculated | 5.7s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption city | 18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK | 11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK | 8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 15.1s Calculated | 14.0s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 160hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb Calculated | 158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 198Nm/t132lb-ft/ton Calculated | 191Nm/t128lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 570km354mi Calculated | - |
| Displacement | 3,195cc195cu in | 3,210cc196cu in |
| Length | 4,660mm183in | 4,808mm189in |
| Width | 1,828mm72in | 1,835mm72in |
| Height | 1,422mm56in | 1,440mm57in |
| Wheelbase | 2,700mm106in | 2,740mm108in |
| Front track | 1,578mm62in | 1,577mm62in |
| Rear track | 1,555mm61in | 1,575mm62in |
| Trunk volume | 405L | 354L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 69L | 65L |
| CO2 emissions | 286g/km | - |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6: Power / Torque
- Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6 | 6,300 rpm | 4,500 rpm | 6,550 rpm |
| AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V | 6,200 rpm | 5,000 rpm | 6,450 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6 | AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 6.9 s | 5.7 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 7.2 s | 6.0 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 24.2 s | 20.9 s |
| Top speed | 244 km/h 152 mph | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.7 s | 2.5 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.9 s | 6.3 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.1 s | 9.3 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.8 s | 11.9 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 15.1 s | 14.0 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 161 km/h 100 mph | 169 km/h 105 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6 | 260 hp 194 kW |
| AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V | 261 hp 195 kW |
Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V has 1 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 TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V: 1 hp (1 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6 | 322 Nm 237 lb-ft |
| AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V | 316 Nm 233 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6 | 1,630 kg 3,594 lb |
| AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V | 1,655 kg 3,649 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6 | 244 km/h 152 mph |
| AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6 | 7.2 s |
| AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V | 6.0 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V and Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6: 1.2 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6 | 160 hp/t 119 kW/t 6.3 kg/hp |
| AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V | 158 hp/t 118 kW/t 6.3 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6 | 260 hp 194 kW | 7.2 s | 244 km/h 152 mph |
| AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V | 261 hp 195 kW | 6.0 s | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6 | AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 260 hp 194 kW | 261 hp 195 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 322 Nm 237 lb-ft | 316 Nm 233 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 7.2 s | 6.0 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 244 km/h 152 mph | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,630 kg 3,594 lb | 1,655 kg 3,649 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 12.1 L/100 km 19.4 mpg US 23.3 mpg UK | - | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 570 km 354 mi | - | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 286 g/km | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 405 L 14.3 cu ft | 354 L 12.5 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 160 hp/t 119 kW/t 6.3 kg/hp | 158 hp/t 118 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
| Vehicle | Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 21.18 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 34.08 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,176 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6
- Has 6 Nm more
- Is 25 kg lighter
- Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
- Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 51 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V
- Has 1 hp more
- Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Most powerful
Cons
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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