Car comparison

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20VvsHonda Accord VIII 2.4i

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Alfa Romeo 159

2.4 JTDM 20V

210 hp2387 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2007-2009
VS

Honda Accord VIII

2.4i

201 hp2354 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2007-2011

Comparison overview

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Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

  • Fastest top speed
    231 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    210 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,585 kg
    3,494 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    132 hp/t
    99 kW/t
    7.5 kg/hp
  • 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
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20VHondaAccord VIII2.4i
Power
210hp157kW
201hp150kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
220Nm162lb-ft
Curb weight
1,585kg3,494lb
1,607kg3,543lb
Gross weight
2,135kg4,707lb
2,030kg4,475lb
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
To 99% top speed
72.8s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
70.2s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
30.5s
Calculated
31.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
252Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
137Nm/t92lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,029km640mi
Calculated
739km459mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,387cc146cu in
2,354cc144cu in
Length
4,660mm183in
4,726mm186in
Width
1,828mm72in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,422mm56in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,705mm106in
Front track
1,578mm62in
1,580mm62in
Rear track
1,555mm61in
1,580mm62in
Trunk volume
405L
464L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
65L
CO2 emissions
179g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20VHonda Accord VIII 2.4iPowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V: Power / Torque
  • Honda Accord VIII 2.4i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V4,000 rpm1,500 rpm4,250 rpm
HondaAccord VIII2.4i6,800 rpm4,500 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20VHondaAccord VIII2.4i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.5 s
31.1 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
210 hp
157 kW
HondaAccord VIII2.4i
201 hp
150 kW

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V has 9 hp more than Honda Accord VIII 2.4i.

The biggest power difference is between Honda Accord VIII 2.4i and Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V: 9 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
HondaAccord VIII2.4i
220 Nm
162 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
HondaAccord VIII2.4i
1,607 kg
3,543 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 Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
231 km/h
144 mph
HondaAccord VIII2.4i
227 km/h
141 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V8.1 s
HondaAccord VIII2.4i7.9 s

Although Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V has more power, Honda Accord VIII 2.4i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Honda Accord VIII 2.4i and Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V: 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 Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
HondaAccord VIII2.4i
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V and Honda Accord VIII 2.4i: 2.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
HondaAccord VIII2.4i
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
1,029 km
640 mi
HondaAccord VIII2.4i
739 km
459 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
210 hp
157 kW
8.1 s
231 km/h
144 mph
HondaAccord VIII2.4i
201 hp
150 kW
7.9 s
227 km/h
141 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 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
HondaAccord VIII2.4i
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
464 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,726 mm
186.1 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 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 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
HondaAccord VIII2.4i
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 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 Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
8.1 s
HondaAccord VIII2.4i
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
7.9 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 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
HondaAccord VIII2.4i
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20VHondaAccord VIII2.4i
Power
210 hp
157 kW
201 hp
150 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
220 Nm
162 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
7.9 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Lightness
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
1,607 kg
3,543 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
464 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,726 mm
186.1 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Range score
1,029 km
640 mi
739 km
459 mi
CO2 score
179 g/km
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Trunk score
405 L
14.3 cu ft
464 L
16.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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 159 2.4 JTDM 20VHonda Accord VIII 2.4i
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km15.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi24.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year2,310 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Is 22 kg lighter
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 291 km (181 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

Honda Accord VIII 2.4i

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 59 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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