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Alfa Romeo 156 (932) · Facelift 2003 2.4 JTDvsHonda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S

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
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Comparison overview

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Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD

  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    385 Nm
    284 lb-ft
  • 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 estimated range
    955 km
    593 mi
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTDHondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
Power
175hp130kW
190hp142kW
Torque
385Nm284lb-ft
220Nm162lb-ft
Curb weight
1,385kg3,053lb
1,390kg3,064lb
Gross weight-
1,920kg4,233lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
227 km/h
141 mph
To 99% top speed
75.5s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
67.9s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
30.1s
Calculated
30.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
158Nm/t106lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
955km593mi
Calculated
722km449mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,387cc146cu in
2,354cc144cu in
Length
4,435mm175in
4,665mm184in
Width
1,743mm69in
1,760mm69in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,445mm57in
Wheelbase
2,595mm102in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,511mm59in
1,515mm60in
Rear track
1,519mm60in
1,510mm59in
Trunk volume
378L
459L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
65L

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 JTDHonda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-SPowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD: Power / Torque
  • Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S: 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
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S6,800 rpm4,500 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTDHondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
7.9 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
227 km/h
141 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
153 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
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
190 hp
142 kW

Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S has 15 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 Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S: 15 hp (11 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
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
220 Nm
162 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
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
1,390 kg
3,064 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
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
227 km/h
141 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
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S and Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD: 0.4 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
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD and Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S: 2.4 L/100 km.

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
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
722 km
449 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
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
190 hp
142 kW
7.9 s
227 km/h
141 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
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
459 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,665 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 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
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD 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
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
7.9 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
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTDHondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
Power
175 hp
130 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
385 Nm
284 lb-ft
220 Nm
162 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Lightness
1,385 kg
3,053 lb
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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
459 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,665 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Range score
955 km
593 mi
722 km
449 mi
Trunk score
378 L
13.3 cu ft
459 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTDHonda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km15.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi25.35 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year2,363 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD

  • Has 165 Nm more
  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 232 km (144 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V Type-S

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 81 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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