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Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20VvsAlfa Romeo 156 (932) · Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Alfa Romeo 159

2.4 JTDM 20V

210 hp2387 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2007-2009
VS

Alfa Romeo 156 (932) · Facelift 2003

2.5 i V6 24V

192 hp2492 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2006

Comparison overview

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Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    231 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    210 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,029 km
    640 mi
  • Largest trunk
    405 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20VAlfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
Power
210hp157kW
192hp143kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
218Nm161lb-ft
Curb weight
1,585kg3,494lb
1,405kg3,097lb
Gross weight
2,135kg4,707lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
To 99% top speed
72.8s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
72.7s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
30.5s
Calculated
32.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
17.5L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
252Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
155Nm/t104lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,029km640mi
Calculated
529km329mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,387cc146cu in
2,492cc152cu in
Length
4,660mm183in
4,435mm175in
Width
1,828mm72in
1,743mm69in
Height
1,422mm56in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,595mm102in
Front track
1,578mm62in
1,511mm59in
Rear track
1,555mm61in
1,498mm59in
Trunk volume
405L
378L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
63L
CO2 emissions
179g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20VAlfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24VPowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V4,000 rpm1,500 rpm4,250 rpm
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V6,300 rpm5,000 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20VAlfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.5 s
32.7 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
210 hp
157 kW
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
192 hp
143 kW

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V has 18 hp more than Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24V and Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V: 18 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
218 Nm
161 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
1,405 kg
3,097 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 Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
231 km/h
144 mph
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
227 km/h
141 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 159 2.4 JTDM 20V and Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24V: 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 Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V and Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24V: 5.1 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 Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
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 Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
1,029 km
640 mi
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
529 km
329 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
210 hp
157 kW
8.1 s
231 km/h
144 mph
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
192 hp
143 kW
8.5 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 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
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 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 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 Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 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 Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
8.1 s
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 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 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
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20VAlfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
Power
210 hp
157 kW
192 hp
143 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
218 Nm
161 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
8.5 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Lightness
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
1,029 km
640 mi
529 km
329 mi
CO2 score
179 g/km
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Trunk score
405 L
14.3 cu ft
378 L
13.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20VAlfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24V
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km20.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi33.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year3,124 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

  • Has 18 hp more
  • Has 182 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 5.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 500 km (311 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 27 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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