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Alfa Romeo 156 (932) · Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24VvsVolkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI

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

Volkswagen Jetta V

2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2007-2008

Comparison overview

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

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Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,391 kg
    3,067 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    144 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    696 km
    433 mi
  • Largest trunk
    527 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24VVolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
Power
192hp143kW
200hp149kW
Torque
218Nm161lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,405kg3,097lb
1,391kg3,067lb
Gross weight
1,820kg4,012lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
67.4s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
63.6s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
25.4s
Calculated
26.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.5L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
155Nm/t104lb-ft/ton
Calculated
201Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
534km332mi
Calculated
696km433mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,492cc152cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,435mm175in
4,554mm179in
Width
1,745mm69in
1,781mm70in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,459mm57in
Wheelbase
2,595mm102in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,511mm59in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,498mm59in
1,512mm60in
Trunk volume
378L
527L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
55L

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 2.5 i V6 24VVolkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo 156 (932) Facelift 2003 2.5 i V6 24V: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI: 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
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI5,100 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24VVolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.4 s
26.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
159 km/h
99 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
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 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
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
218 Nm
161 lb-ft
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 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
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
1,391 kg
3,067 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
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
233 km/h
145 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 20032.5 i V6 24V7.3 s
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI7.2 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: 0.1 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
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 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
Alfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24V
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
696 km
433 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
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.2 s
233 km/h
145 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
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

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
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 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
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
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.2 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
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa Romeo156 (932)Facelift 20032.5 i V6 24VVolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
Power
192 hp
143 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
218 Nm
161 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
1,391 kg
3,067 lb
Fuel consumption
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 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
527 L
18.6 cu ft
Length
4,554 mm
179.3 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Range score
534 km
332 mi
696 km
433 mi
Trunk score
378 L
13.3 cu ft
527 L
18.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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 2.5 i V6 24VVolkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI
Consumption11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.65 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.23 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,770 L468 US gal389 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,098 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Has 62 Nm more
  • Is 14 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 162 km (101 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 149 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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