Alfa Romeo 156 (932) · Facelift 2003
Car comparison
Alfa Romeo 156 (932) · Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD · Stage 3vsAlfa Romeo 156 (932) · Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD · Stage 2vsAlfa Romeo 156 (932) · Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD · Stage 1vsAlfa Romeo 156 (932) · Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonAlfa Romeo 156 (932) · Facelift 2003
2.4 JTD (Stage 2)
Alfa Romeo 156 (932) · Facelift 2003
2.4 JTD (Stage 1)
Alfa Romeo 156 (932) · Facelift 2003
2.4 JTD
Comparison overview
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Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD (Stage 3) 271 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h6.3 s
- Fastest top speed266 km/h165 mph
- Most powerful271 hp202 kW
- Highest torque616 Nm454 lb-ft
- Lightest1,385 kg3,053 lb
- Best power-to-weight196 hp/t146 kW/t5.1 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
- Best estimated range955 km593 mi
- Largest trunk378 L
- Best overall score69/100
- Best performance score68/100
- Best economy score89/100
- Best practicality score70/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 3)271 hp | Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 2)236 hp | Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 1)210 hp | Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD175 hp |
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| Power | 271hp202kW+96 hp | 236hp176kW+61 hp | 210hp157kW+35 hp | 175hp130kW |
| Torque | 616Nm454lb-ft+231 Nm | 539Nm398lb-ft+154 Nm | 481Nm355lb-ft+96 Nm | 385Nm284lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,385kg3,053lb | 1,385kg3,053lb | 1,385kg3,053lb | 1,385kg3,053lb |
| Top speed | 266 km/h 165 mph | 255 km/h 158 mph | 247 km/h 153 mph | Unrestricted 235 km/h146 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 61.3s99% target: 263 km/h / 164 mph-14.2 s Calculated | 65.7s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph-9.8 s Calculated | 69.5s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph-6.0 s Calculated | 75.5s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.3s-2.0 s | 6.9s-1.4 s | 7.4s-0.9 s | 8.3s |
| 0-200 km/h | 18.6s-11.5 s Calculated | 21.6s-8.5 s Calculated | 24.4s-5.7 s Calculated | 30.1s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.0s-1.9 s Calculated | 6.6s-1.3 s Calculated | 7.1s-0.8 s Calculated | 7.9s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK | 6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK | 6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK | 6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK | 8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK | 8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK | 8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK | 5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK | 5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK | 5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 14.2s-1.8 s Calculated | 14.8s-1.2 s Calculated | 15.2s-0.8 s Calculated | 16.0s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 196hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb Calculated | 171hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb Calculated | 152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb Calculated | 126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 445Nm/t298lb-ft/ton Calculated | 389Nm/t260lb-ft/ton Calculated | 347Nm/t232lb-ft/ton Calculated | 278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 955km593mi Calculated | 955km593mi Calculated | 955km593mi Calculated | 955km593mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,387cc146cu in | 2,387cc146cu in | 2,387cc146cu in | 2,387cc146cu in |
| Length | 4,435mm175in | 4,435mm175in | 4,435mm175in | 4,435mm175in |
| Width | 1,743mm69in | 1,743mm69in | 1,743mm69in | 1,743mm69in |
| Height | 1,430mm56in | 1,430mm56in | 1,430mm56in | 1,430mm56in |
| Wheelbase | 2,595mm102in | 2,595mm102in | 2,595mm102in | 2,595mm102in |
| Front track | 1,511mm59in | 1,511mm59in | 1,511mm59in | 1,511mm59in |
| Rear track | 1,519mm60in | 1,519mm60in | 1,519mm60in | 1,519mm60in |
| Trunk volume | 378L | 378L | 378L | 378L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 63L | 63L | 63L | 63L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD (Stage 3) 271 hp: Power / Torque
- Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD (Stage 2) 236 hp: Power / Torque
- Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD (Stage 1) 210 hp: Power / Torque
- Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD 175 hp: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 3)271 hp | 4,000 rpm | 2,000 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 2)236 hp | 4,000 rpm | 2,000 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 1)210 hp | 4,000 rpm | 2,000 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD175 hp | 4,000 rpm | 2,000 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 3)271 hp | Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 2)236 hp | Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 1)210 hp | Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD175 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 6.0 s | 6.6 s | 7.1 s | 7.9 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 6.3 s | 6.9 s | 7.4 s | 8.3 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 18.6 s | 21.6 s | 24.4 s | 30.1 s |
| Top speed | 266 km/h 165 mph | 255 km/h 158 mph | 247 km/h 153 mph | Unrestricted 235 km/h146 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||||
60 ft 18 m | 2.7 s | 2.7 s | 2.8 s | 2.9 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.5 s | 6.8 s | 6.9 s | 7.3 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.5 s | 9.9 s | 10.2 s | 10.7 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.1 s | 12.6 s | 13.0 s | 13.6 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 14.2 s | 14.8 s | 15.2 s | 16.0 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 174 km/h 108 mph | 166 km/h 103 mph | 160 km/h 100 mph | 152 km/h 94 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 3)271 hp | 271 hp 202 kW |
| Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 2)236 hp | 236 hp 176 kW |
| Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 1)210 hp | 210 hp 157 kW |
| Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD175 hp | 175 hp 130 kW |
Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD (Stage 3) 271 hp has 96 hp more than Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD 175 hp.
The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD 175 hp and Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD (Stage 3) 271 hp: 96 hp (72 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 3)271 hp | 616 Nm 454 lb-ft |
| Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 2)236 hp | 539 Nm 398 lb-ft |
| Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 1)210 hp | 481 Nm 355 lb-ft |
| Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD175 hp | 385 Nm 284 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 3)271 hp | 1,385 kg 3,053 lb |
| Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 2)236 hp | 1,385 kg 3,053 lb |
| Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 1)210 hp | 1,385 kg 3,053 lb |
| Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD175 hp | 1,385 kg 3,053 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 3)271 hp | 266 km/h 165 mph |
| Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 2)236 hp | 255 km/h 158 mph |
| Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 1)210 hp | 247 km/h 153 mph |
| Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD175 hp | Unrestricted 235 km/h146 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD (Stage 3) 271 hp and Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD 175 hp: 2.0 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD (Stage 2) 236 hp and Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD (Stage 1) 210 hp, separated by only 0.5 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 3)271 hp | 6.6 L/100 km 35.6 mpg US 42.8 mpg UK |
| Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 2)236 hp | 6.6 L/100 km 35.6 mpg US 42.8 mpg UK |
| Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 1)210 hp | 6.6 L/100 km 35.6 mpg US 42.8 mpg UK |
| Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD175 hp | 6.6 L/100 km 35.6 mpg US 42.8 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 3)271 hp | 196 hp/t 146 kW/t 5.1 kg/hp |
| Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 2)236 hp | 171 hp/t 127 kW/t 5.9 kg/hp |
| Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 1)210 hp | 152 hp/t 113 kW/t 6.6 kg/hp |
| Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD175 hp | 126 hp/t 94 kW/t 7.9 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
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| Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 3)271 hp | 955 km 593 mi |
| Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 2)236 hp | 955 km 593 mi |
| Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 1)210 hp | 955 km 593 mi |
| Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD175 hp | 955 km 593 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 3)271 hp | 271 hp 202 kW | 6.3 s | 266 km/h 165 mph |
| Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 2)236 hp | 236 hp 176 kW | 6.9 s | 255 km/h 158 mph |
| Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 1)210 hp | 210 hp 157 kW | 7.4 s | 247 km/h 153 mph |
| Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD175 hp | 175 hp 130 kW | 8.3 s | Unrestricted 235 km/h146 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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| Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 3)271 hp |
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| Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 1)210 hp |
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| Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD175 hp |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 3)271 hp |
| 6.6 L/100 km 35.6 mpg US 42.8 mpg UK | ||||||
| Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 2)236 hp |
| 6.6 L/100 km 35.6 mpg US 42.8 mpg UK | ||||||
| Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 1)210 hp |
| 6.6 L/100 km 35.6 mpg US 42.8 mpg UK | ||||||
| Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD175 hp |
| 6.6 L/100 km 35.6 mpg US 42.8 mpg UK | ||||||
Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD (Stage 3) 271 hp is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.
Acceleration vs fuel consumption
Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 3)271 hp | 6.6 L/100 km 35.6 mpg US 42.8 mpg UK | 6.3 s |
| Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 2)236 hp | 6.6 L/100 km 35.6 mpg US 42.8 mpg UK | 6.9 s |
| Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 1)210 hp | 6.6 L/100 km 35.6 mpg US 42.8 mpg UK | 7.4 s |
| Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD175 hp | 6.6 L/100 km 35.6 mpg US 42.8 mpg UK | 8.3 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 3)271 hp | 196 hp/t 146 kW/t 5.1 kg/hp | 6.6 L/100 km 35.6 mpg US 42.8 mpg UK |
| Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 2)236 hp | 171 hp/t 127 kW/t 5.9 kg/hp | 6.6 L/100 km 35.6 mpg US 42.8 mpg UK |
| Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 1)210 hp | 152 hp/t 113 kW/t 6.6 kg/hp | 6.6 L/100 km 35.6 mpg US 42.8 mpg UK |
| Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD175 hp | 126 hp/t 94 kW/t 7.9 kg/hp | 6.6 L/100 km 35.6 mpg US 42.8 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 3)271 hp | Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 2)236 hp | Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 1)210 hp | Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD175 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 271 hp 202 kW | 236 hp 176 kW | 210 hp 157 kW | 175 hp 130 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 616 Nm 454 lb-ft | 539 Nm 398 lb-ft | 481 Nm 355 lb-ft | 385 Nm 284 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 6.3 s | 6.9 s | 7.4 s | 8.3 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 266 km/h 165 mph | 255 km/h 158 mph | 247 km/h 153 mph | Unrestricted 235 km/h146 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,385 kg 3,053 lb | 1,385 kg 3,053 lb | 1,385 kg 3,053 lb | 1,385 kg 3,053 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 6.6 L/100 km 35.6 mpg US 42.8 mpg UK | 6.6 L/100 km 35.6 mpg US 42.8 mpg UK | 6.6 L/100 km 35.6 mpg US 42.8 mpg UK | 6.6 L/100 km 35.6 mpg US 42.8 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 955 km 593 mi | 955 km 593 mi | 955 km 593 mi | 955 km 593 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 378 L 13.3 cu ft | 378 L 13.3 cu ft | 378 L 13.3 cu ft | 378 L 13.3 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 196 hp/t 146 kW/t 5.1 kg/hp | 171 hp/t 127 kW/t 5.9 kg/hp | 152 hp/t 113 kW/t 6.6 kg/hp | 126 hp/t 94 kW/t 7.9 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD (Stage 3) 271 hp | Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD (Stage 2) 236 hp | Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD (Stage 1) 210 hp | Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD 175 hp |
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| Consumption | 6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK | 6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK | 6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK | 6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 11.55 LC100 km | 11.55 LC100 km | 11.55 LC100 km | 11.55 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 18.59 LC100 mi | 18.59 LC100 mi | 18.59 LC100 mi | 18.59 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 990 L262 US gal218 UK gal | 990 L262 US gal218 UK gal | 990 L262 US gal218 UK gal | 990 L262 US gal218 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,733 LC/year | 1,733 LC/year | 1,733 LC/year | 1,733 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD (Stage 3) 271 hp
- Has 35 hp more
- Has 77 Nm more
- Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
- Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD (Stage 2) 236 hp
No measurable advantages in the available data.
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