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Alfa Romeo 156 (932) · Facelift 2003 2.4 JTDvsToyota Avensis III 2.2 D-CAT

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

Toyota Avensis III

2.2 D-CAT

177 hp2231 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2009-2011

Comparison overview

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Toyota Avensis III 2.2 D-CAT

  • Most powerful
    177 hp
    132 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,365 kg
    3,009 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    130 hp/t
    97 kW/t
    7.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,017 km
    632 mi
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTDToyotaAvensis III2.2 D-CAT
Power
175hp130kW
177hp132kW
Torque
385Nm284lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,385kg3,053lb
1,365kg3,009lb
Gross weight-
1,950kg4,299lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
75.5s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
75.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
30.1s
Calculated
32.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
293Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
955km593mi
Calculated
1,017km632mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,387cc146cu in
2,231cc136cu in
Length
4,435mm175in
4,695mm185in
Width
1,743mm69in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,480mm58in
Wheelbase
2,595mm102in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,511mm59in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,519mm60in
1,550mm61in
Trunk volume
378L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
60L

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTDToyota Avensis III 2.2 D-CATPowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD: Power / Torque
  • Toyota Avensis III 2.2 D-CAT: 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
ToyotaAvensis III2.2 D-CAT3,600 rpm2,000-2,800 rpm3,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTDToyotaAvensis III2.2 D-CAT
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.1 s
32.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
150 km/h
93 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
ToyotaAvensis III2.2 D-CAT
177 hp
132 kW

Toyota Avensis III 2.2 D-CAT has 2 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 Toyota Avensis III 2.2 D-CAT: 2 hp (1 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
ToyotaAvensis III2.2 D-CAT
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
ToyotaAvensis III2.2 D-CAT
1,365 kg
3,009 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
ToyotaAvensis III2.2 D-CAT
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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
ToyotaAvensis III2.2 D-CAT8.5 s

Although Toyota Avensis III 2.2 D-CAT has more power, Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD and Toyota Avensis III 2.2 D-CAT: 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
ToyotaAvensis III2.2 D-CAT
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Toyota Avensis III 2.2 D-CAT and Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD: 0.7 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
ToyotaAvensis III2.2 D-CAT
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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
ToyotaAvensis III2.2 D-CAT
1,017 km
632 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
ToyotaAvensis III2.2 D-CAT
177 hp
132 kW
8.5 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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
ToyotaAvensis III2.2 D-CAT
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,695 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,480 mm
58.3 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
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
ToyotaAvensis III2.2 D-CAT
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Toyota Avensis III 2.2 D-CAT 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
ToyotaAvensis III2.2 D-CAT
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
8.5 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
ToyotaAvensis III2.2 D-CAT
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.4 JTDToyotaAvensis III2.2 D-CAT
Power
175 hp
130 kW
177 hp
132 kW
Torque
385 Nm
284 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,385 kg
3,053 lb
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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-
Length
4,695 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,480 mm
58.3 in
Range score
955 km
593 mi
1,017 km
632 mi
Trunk score
378 L
13.3 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTDToyota Avensis III 2.2 D-CAT
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.4 JTD

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Toyota Avensis III 2.2 D-CAT

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Has 15 Nm more
  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 62 km (39 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest top speed

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