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Alfa Romeo 156 (932) · Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24VvsJaguar X-type (X400) 3.0 i V6 24V

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
VS

Jaguar X-type (X400)

3.0 i V6 24V

231 hp2968 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2001-2009

Comparison overview

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Jaguar X-type (X400) 3.0 i V6 24V

  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    279 Nm
    206 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    147 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.1 L/100 km
    15.6 mpg US
    18.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    581 km
    361 mi
  • Largest trunk
    452 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24VJaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V
Power
192hp143kW
231hp172kW
Torque
218Nm161lb-ft
279Nm206lb-ft
Curb weight
1,405kg3,097lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
1,820kg4,012lb
2,120kg4,674lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
67.4s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
65.2s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
25.4s
Calculated
28.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.5L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
15.1L/100 km15.6mpg US18.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
155Nm/t104lb-ft/ton
Calculated
178Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
534km332mi
Calculated
581km361mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,492cc152cu in
2,968cc181cu in
Length
4,435mm175in
4,672mm184in
Width
1,745mm69in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,595mm102in
2,710mm107in
Front track
1,511mm59in
1,522mm60in
Rear track
1,498mm59in
1,537mm61in
Trunk volume
378L
-
Max trunk volume-
452L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
61L

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 24VJaguar X-type (X400) 3.0 i V6 24VPowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24V: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar X-type (X400) 3.0 i V6 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V6,300 rpm5,000 rpm6,550 rpm
JaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V6,800 rpm3,000 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24VJaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.4 s
28.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
192 hp
143 kW
JaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V
231 hp
172 kW

Jaguar X-type (X400) 3.0 i V6 24V has 39 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 Jaguar X-type (X400) 3.0 i V6 24V: 39 hp (29 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
218 Nm
161 lb-ft
JaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V
279 Nm
206 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
JaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V
1,570 kg
3,461 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 20032.5 i V6 24V
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
JaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V
229 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Although Jaguar X-type (X400) 3.0 i V6 24V 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 Jaguar X-type (X400) 3.0 i V6 24V: 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 20032.5 i V6 24V
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
JaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Jaguar X-type (X400) 3.0 i V6 24V and Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24V: 1.3 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 20032.5 i V6 24V
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
JaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
534 km
332 mi
JaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V
581 km
361 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop 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
JaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V
231 hp
172 kW
7.5 s
229 km/h
142 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 20032.5 i V6 24V
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 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
JaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
452 L
16.0 cu ft
Length
4,672 mm
183.9 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 Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 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
JaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Jaguar X-type (X400) 3.0 i V6 24V 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 20032.5 i V6 24V
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
7.3 s
JaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
7.5 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 20032.5 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
JaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24VJaguarX-type (X400)3.0 i V6 24V
Power
192 hp
143 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
218 Nm
161 lb-ft
279 Nm
206 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 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
452 L
16.0 cu ft
Length
4,672 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Range score
534 km
332 mi
581 km
361 mi
Trunk score
378 L
13.3 cu ft
452 L
16.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 2.5 i V6 24VJaguar X-type (X400) 3.0 i V6 24V
Consumption11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.65 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.23 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,770 L468 US gal389 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,098 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 165 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Jaguar X-type (X400) 3.0 i V6 24V

  • Has 39 hp more
  • Has 61 Nm more
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 47 km (29 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 74 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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