Car comparison

Alfa Romeo 156 (932) 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)

2.5 i V6 24V

190 hp2492 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1997-2003
VS

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) 2.5 i V6 24V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    144 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24VAlfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
Power
190hp142kW
210hp157kW
Torque
222Nm164lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
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
69.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
72.8s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
26.3s
Calculated
30.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
168Nm/t113lb-ft/ton
Calculated
252Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
548km340mi
Calculated
1,029km640mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,492cc152cu in
2,387cc146cu in
Length
4,430mm174in
4,660mm183in
Width
1,745mm69in
1,828mm72in
Height
1,415mm56in
1,422mm56in
Wheelbase
2,595mm102in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,511mm59in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,498mm59in
1,555mm61in
Trunk volume
380L
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) 2.5 i V6 24VAlfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20VPowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24V: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V6,300 rpm5,000 rpm6,550 rpm
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V4,000 rpm1,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24VAlfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.3 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
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V
190 hp
142 kW
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
210 hp
157 kW

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

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24V and Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V
222 Nm
164 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
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V
1,320 kg
2,910 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
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 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
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V7.6 s
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V8.1 s

Although Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V has more power, Alfa Romeo 156 (932) 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) 2.5 i V6 24V and Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V: 0.5 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)2.5 i V6 24V
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 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) 2.5 i V6 24V: 4.7 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)2.5 i V6 24V
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 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
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V
548 km
340 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
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V
190 hp
142 kW
7.6 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
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

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)2.5 i V6 24V
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
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 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 Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
7.6 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
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 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

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24VAlfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
Power
190 hp
142 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
222 Nm
164 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
Fuel consumption
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 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
548 km
340 mi
1,029 km
640 mi
CO2 score
-
179 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 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) 2.5 i V6 24VAlfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Consumption11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.13 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.39 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,019 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24V

  • Is 265 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 178 Nm more
  • Uses 4.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 482 km (299 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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