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.

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Alfa Romeo 156 (932) · Facelift 2003

2.4 JTD (Stage 3)

271 hp2387 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2003-2006
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Alfa Romeo 156 (932) · Facelift 2003

2.4 JTD (Stage 2)

236 hp2387 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2003-2006
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Alfa Romeo 156 (932) · Facelift 2003

2.4 JTD (Stage 1)

210 hp2387 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2003-2006
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Alfa Romeo 156 (932) · Facelift 2003

2.4 JTD

175 hp2387 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2003-2006

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD (Stage 3) 271 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    266 km/h
    165 mph
  • Most powerful
    271 hp
    202 kW
  • Highest torque
    616 Nm
    454 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,385 kg
    3,053 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    196 hp/t
    146 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    955 km
    593 mi
  • Largest trunk
    378 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 3)271 hpAlfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 2)236 hpAlfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 1)210 hpAlfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD175 hp
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
+31 km/h
255 km/h
158 mph
+20 km/h
247 km/h
153 mph
+12 km/h
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 hpAlfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD (Stage 2) 236 hpAlfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD (Stage 1) 210 hpAlfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD 175 hpPowerTorque
  • 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
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 3)271 hp4,000 rpm2,000 rpm4,250 rpm
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 2)236 hp4,000 rpm2,000 rpm4,250 rpm
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 1)210 hp4,000 rpm2,000 rpm4,250 rpm
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD175 hp4,000 rpm2,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 3)271 hpAlfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 2)236 hpAlfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 1)210 hpAlfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD175 hp
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

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 3)271 hp
Power
271 hp
202 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
378 L
13.3 cu ft
Length
4,435 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 2)236 hp
Power
236 hp
176 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
378 L
13.3 cu ft
Length
4,435 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 1)210 hp
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
378 L
13.3 cu ft
Length
4,435 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD175 hp
Power
175 hp
130 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
378 L
13.3 cu ft
Length
4,435 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 3)271 hp
Power
271 hp
202 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 2)236 hp
Power
236 hp
176 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 1)210 hp
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD175 hp
Power
175 hp
130 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
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.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
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

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 3)271 hpAlfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 2)236 hpAlfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD (Stage 1)210 hpAlfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD175 hp
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
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
378 L
13.3 cu ft
Length
4,435 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
378 L
13.3 cu ft
Length
4,435 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
378 L
13.3 cu ft
Length
4,435 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
378 L
13.3 cu ft
Length
4,435 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD (Stage 3) 271 hpAlfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD (Stage 2) 236 hpAlfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD (Stage 1) 210 hpAlfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD 175 hp
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,733 LC/year1,733 LC/year1,733 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

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