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Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSIvsAlfa 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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Volkswagen Jetta V

2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2005-2006
VS

Alfa Romeo 156 (932) · Facelift 2003

2.5 i V6 24V

192 hp2492 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2006

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    233 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    688 km
    427 mi
  • Largest trunk
    527 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSIAlfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
Power
200hp149kW
192hp143kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
218Nm161lb-ft
Curb weight
1,526kg3,364lb
1,405kg3,097lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
To 99% top speed
65.6s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
72.7s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
26.7s
Calculated
32.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
17.5L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
131hp/t98kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
183Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
155Nm/t104lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
688km427mi
Calculated
529km329mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,492cc152cu in
Length
4,554mm179in
4,435mm175in
Width
1,781mm70in
1,743mm69in
Height
1,459mm57in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,595mm102in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,511mm59in
Rear track
1,512mm60in
1,498mm59in
Trunk volume
527L
378L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
63L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSIAlfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24VPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI: 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
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI5,100 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm5,350 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
MetricVolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSIAlfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.7 s
32.7 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
192 hp
143 kW

Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI has 8 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 Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 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
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
1,526 kg
3,364 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
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
233 km/h
145 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI7.2 s
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V8.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI and Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24V: 1.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 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 Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI and Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24V: 3.9 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
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
688 km
427 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
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.2 s
233 km/h
145 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
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
527 L
18.6 cu ft
Length
4,554 mm
179.3 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 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
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 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

Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI 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
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
7.2 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
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 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
VehicleVolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSIAlfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
Power
200 hp
149 kW
192 hp
143 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
218 Nm
161 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
8.5 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Lightness
1,526 kg
3,364 lb
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
Fuel consumption
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
527 L
18.6 cu ft
Length
4,554 mm
179.3 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 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
688 km
427 mi
529 km
329 mi
Trunk score
527 L
18.6 cu ft
378 L
13.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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.

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
VehicleVolkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSIAlfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24V
Consumption8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.00 LC100 km20.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.53 LC100 mi33.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,100 LC/year3,124 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Has 62 Nm more
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 158 km (98 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 149 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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