Car comparison

Alfa Romeo 156 (932) · Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24VvsAlfa 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

2.5 i V6 24V

192 hp2492 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2006

Alfa Romeo 159

2.4 JTDM 20V

210 hp2387 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2007-2009

Comparison overview

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Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

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

Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24V

Quickest 0-100 km/h
7.3 s
Fastest top speed
240 km/h
149 mph Unrestricted
230 km/h
143 mph Restricted
Lightest
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
Best power-to-weight
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
Model	Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V	Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
Power	192hp143kW	210hp157kW
Torque	218Nm161lb-ft	400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight	1,405kg3,097lb	1,585kg3,494lb
Gross weight	1,820kg4,012lb	2,135kg4,707lb
Top speed	Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph Calculated	231 km/h 144 mph
To 99% top speed	67.4s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph Calculated	72.8s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph Calculated
0-100 km/h	7.3s	8.1s
0-200 km/h	25.4s Calculated	30.5s Calculated
0-60 mph	7.0s Calculated	7.7s Calculated
Fuel consumption	11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK	6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city	17.5L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK	9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway	8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK	5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile	15.2s Calculated	15.8s Calculated
Power-to-weight	137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb Calculated	132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb Calculated
Torque-to-weight	155Nm/t104lb-ft/ton Calculated	252Nm/t169lb-ft/ton Calculated
Estimated range	534km332mi Calculated	1,029km640mi Calculated
Displacement	2,492cc152cu in	2,387cc146cu in
Length	4,435mm175in	4,660mm183in
Width	1,745mm69in	1,828mm72in
Height	1,430mm56in	1,422mm56in
Wheelbase	2,595mm102in	2,700mm106in
Front track	1,511mm59in	1,578mm62in
Rear track	1,498mm59in	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 2.5 i V6 24VAlfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20VPowerTorque

Dyno simulation data table
Vehicle	Peak power RPM	Peak torque RPM	Max engine speed
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V	6,300 rpm	5,000 rpm	6,550 rpm
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V	4,000 rpm	1,500 rpm	4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
Metric	Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V	Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
	Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h	7.0 s	7.7 s
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph	7.3 s	8.1 s
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph	25.4 s	30.5 s
Top speed	Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph Likely limited	231 km/h 144 mph
	Drag race simulation
60 ft 18 m	2.7 s	2.8 s
330 ft 101 m	6.9 s	7.2 s
1/8 mile 201 m	10.1 s	10.6 s
1000 ft 305 m	12.9 s	13.4 s
1/4 mile 402 m	15.2 s	15.8 s
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m	159 km/h 99 mph	152 km/h 95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V	192 hp 143 kW
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V	210 hp 157 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
Vehicle	Value
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V	218 Nm 161 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
Vehicle	Value
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V	1,405 kg 3,097 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
Vehicle	Value
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V	Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 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
Vehicle	Value
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V	7.3 s
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V	8.1 s

Although Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V has more power, Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24V and Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V: 0.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V	11.8 L/100 km 19.9 mpg US 23.9 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V	6.8 L/100 km 34.6 mpg US 41.5 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: 5.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V	137 hp/t 102 kW/t 7.3 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
Vehicle	Value
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V	534 km 332 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
Vehicle	Power	Acceleration	Top speed
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V	192 hp 143 kW	7.3 s	Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 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.

Vehicle

Performance score

Practicality score

Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V

Power	192 hp 143 kW
0-100 km/h	7.3 s
Top speed Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 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/h	8.1 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.

Vehicle

Performance score

Fuel economy score

Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V

Power	192 hp 143 kW
0-100 km/h	7.3 s
Top speed Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph

11.8 L/100 km

19.9 mpg US

23.9 mpg UK

Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V

Power	210 hp 157 kW
0-100 km/h	8.1 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
Vehicle	Fuel consumption, L/100 km	0-100 km/h, s
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V	11.8 L/100 km 19.9 mpg US 23.9 mpg UK	7.3 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
Vehicle	Power-to-weight, hp/t	Fuel consumption, L/100 km
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V	137 hp/t 102 kW/t 7.3 kg/hp	11.8 L/100 km 19.9 mpg US 23.9 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

Vehicle

Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V

Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V

Power

192 hp

143 kW

210 hp

157 kW

Torque

218 Nm

161 lb-ft

400 Nm

295 lb-ft

Acceleration

7.3 s

8.1 s

Top speed

Unrestricted

240 km/h149 mph

Restricted

230 km/h143 mph

231 km/h

144 mph

Lightness

1,405 kg

3,097 lb

1,585 kg

3,494 lb

Fuel consumption

11.8 L/100 km

19.9 mpg US

23.9 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

534 km

332 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

137 hp/t

102 kW/t

7.3 kg/hp

132 hp/t

99 kW/t

7.5 kg/hp

Overall

Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
Vehicle	Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24V	Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Consumption	11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK	6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km	20.65 LC100 km	11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi	33.23 LC100 mi	19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used	1,770 L468 US gal389 UK gal	1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost	3,098 LC/year	1,785 LC/year