Car comparison

Alfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24VvsVolkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6

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

Volkswagen Jetta IV

2.8 VR6

200 hp2792 ccGasolineFWDNaturally aspiratedSedan1999-2005

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    270 Nm
    199 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.3 L/100 km
    15.4 mpg US
    18.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Alfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24V

  • 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
  • Best economy score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24VVolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
Power
190hp142kW
200hp149kW
Torque
222Nm164lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,455kg3,208lb
Gross weight
1,820kg4,012lb
1,965kg4,332lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
69.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
67.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
26.3s
Calculated
26.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t103kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
168Nm/t113lb-ft/ton
Calculated
186Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
548km340mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,492cc152cu in
2,792cc170cu in
Length
4,430mm174in
4,376mm172in
Width
1,745mm69in
1,730mm68in
Height
1,415mm56in
1,480mm58in
Wheelbase
2,595mm102in
2,519mm99in
Front track
1,511mm59in
1,513mm60in
Rear track
1,498mm59in
1,487mm59in
Trunk volume
380L
460L
Max trunk volume-
1,470L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
62L

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 24VVolkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6PowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24V: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6: 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
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR66,200 rpm3,200 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24VVolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.3 s
26.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
158 km/h
98 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
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
200 hp
149 kW

Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6 has 10 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 Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6: 10 hp (7 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
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
270 Nm
199 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
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
1,455 kg
3,208 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
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
235 km/h
146 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
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR67.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6 and Alfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24V: 0.2 s.

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
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
137 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

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
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
200 hp
149 kW
7.4 s
235 km/h
146 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
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,376 mm
172.3 in
Height
1,480 mm
58.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24VVolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
Power
190 hp
142 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
222 Nm
164 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
Fuel consumption
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 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
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,376 mm
172.3 in
Height
1,480 mm
58.3 in
Range score
548 km
340 mi
-
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
137 hp/t
103 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
VehicleAlfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24V
Consumption11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,019 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24V

  • Is 135 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 48 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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