Car comparison

Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TSIvsAlfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

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

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Volkswagen Jetta V

2.0 TSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2008-2010
VS

Alfa Romeo 159

2.4 JTDM 20V

210 hp2387 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2007-2009

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    233 km/h
    145 mph
  • Lightest
    1,391 kg
    3,067 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    144 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    527 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

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
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenJetta V2.0 TSIAlfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
Power
200hp149kW
210hp157kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,391kg3,067lb
1,585kg3,494lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
2,135kg4,707lb
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
63.3s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
72.8s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
26.1s
Calculated
30.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
201Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
252Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
724km450mi
Calculated
1,029km640mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,387cc146cu in
Length
4,554mm179in
4,660mm183in
Width
1,781mm70in
1,828mm72in
Height
1,459mm57in
1,422mm56in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,512mm60in
1,555mm61in
Trunk volume
527L
405L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
70L
CO2 emissions-
179g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TSIAlfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20VPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TSI5,100 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm5,350 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
MetricVolkswagenJetta V2.0 TSIAlfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.1 s
30.5 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
210 hp
157 kW

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TSI and Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TSI
280 Nm
207 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
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TSI
1,391 kg
3,067 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
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TSI
233 km/h
145 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
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TSI7.2 s
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V8.1 s

Although Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V has more power, Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TSI and Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V: 0.9 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TSI
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 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 Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TSI: 0.8 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
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TSI
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TSI
724 km
450 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
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.2 s
233 km/h
145 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
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TSI
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
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
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 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
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TSI
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
7.2 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
VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TSI
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 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
VehicleVolkswagenJetta V2.0 TSIAlfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
Power
200 hp
149 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
8.1 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,391 kg
3,067 lb
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
724 km
450 mi
1,029 km
640 mi
CO2 score
-
179 g/km
Trunk score
527 L
18.6 cu ft
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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
VehicleVolkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TSIAlfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TSI

  • Is 194 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 122 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 306 km (190 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

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

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