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Alfa Romeo 156 (932) · Facelift 2003 2.4 JTDvsAlfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

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

175 hp2387 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2003-2006
VS

Alfa Romeo 159

2.4 JTDM 20V

210 hp2387 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2007-2009

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.1 s
  • Most powerful
    210 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    132 hp/t
    99 kW/t
    7.5 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    1,029 km
    640 mi
  • Largest trunk
    405 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best practicality score
    71/100

Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD

  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,385 kg
    3,053 lb
  • 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 economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTDAlfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
Power
175hp130kW
210hp157kW
Torque
385Nm284lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,385kg3,053lb
1,585kg3,494lb
Gross weight-
2,135kg4,707lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
75.5s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
72.8s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
30.1s
Calculated
30.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
252Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
955km593mi
Calculated
1,029km640mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,387cc146cu in
2,387cc146cu in
Length
4,435mm175in
4,660mm183in
Width
1,743mm69in
1,828mm72in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,422mm56in
Wheelbase
2,595mm102in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,511mm59in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,519mm60in
1,555mm61in
Trunk volume
378L
405L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
70L
CO2 emissions-
179g/km

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 JTDAlfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20VPowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD4,000 rpm2,000 rpm4,250 rpm
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V4,000 rpm1,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTDAlfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.1 s
30.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
231 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD
175 hp
130 kW
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
210 hp
157 kW

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V has 35 hp more than Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD and Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V: 35 hp (26 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD
385 Nm
284 lb-ft
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD
1,385 kg
3,053 lb
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
1,585 kg
3,494 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 Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
231 km/h
144 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD8.3 s
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V8.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V and Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD: 0.2 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
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTD
955 km
593 mi
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
1,029 km
640 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
175 hp
130 kW
8.3 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
210 hp
157 kW
8.1 s
231 km/h
144 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
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
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 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

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
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 Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V 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
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
8.3 s
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
8.1 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
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTDAlfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
Power
175 hp
130 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
385 Nm
284 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,385 kg
3,053 lb
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Range score
955 km
593 mi
1,029 km
640 mi
CO2 score
-
179 g/km
Trunk score
378 L
13.3 cu ft
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTDAlfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD

  • Is 200 kg lighter
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

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

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Has 15 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 75 km (47 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 27 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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