Car comparison

Honda Accord VIII 2.4ivsAlfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

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

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Honda Accord VIII

2.4i

201 hp2354 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2007-2011
VS

Alfa Romeo 159

2.4 JTDM 20V

210 hp2387 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2007-2009

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
  • Best power-to-weight
    128 hp/t
    95 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    972 km
    604 mi
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Honda Accord VIII 2.4i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    227 km/h
    141 mph
  • Lightest
    1,607 kg
    3,543 lb
  • Largest trunk
    464 L
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHondaAccord VIII2.4iAlfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
Power
201hp150kW
210hp157kW
Torque
220Nm162lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,607kg3,543lb
1,645kg3,627lb
Gross weight
2,030kg4,475lb
2,195kg4,839lb
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
To 99% top speed
70.2s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
73.6s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
31.1s
Calculated
32.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
137Nm/t92lb-ft/ton
Calculated
243Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
739km459mi
Calculated
972km604mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,354cc144cu in
2,387cc146cu in
Length
4,726mm186in
4,660mm183in
Width
1,840mm72in
1,828mm72in
Height
1,440mm57in
1,422mm56in
Wheelbase
2,705mm106in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,580mm62in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,580mm62in
1,555mm61in
Trunk volume
464L
405L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
70L
CO2 emissions-
192g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Honda Accord VIII 2.4iAlfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20VPowerTorque
  • Honda Accord VIII 2.4i: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
HondaAccord VIII2.4i6,800 rpm4,500 rpm7,050 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
MetricHondaAccord VIII2.4iAlfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.1 s
32.6 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaAccord VIII2.4i
201 hp
150 kW
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
210 hp
157 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
HondaAccord VIII2.4i
220 Nm
162 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
HondaAccord VIII2.4i
1,607 kg
3,543 lb
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
1,645 kg
3,627 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaAccord VIII2.4i
227 km/h
141 mph
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
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
HondaAccord VIII2.4i7.9 s
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V8.3 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: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaAccord VIII2.4i
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V and Honda Accord VIII 2.4i: 1.6 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
HondaAccord VIII2.4i
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaAccord VIII2.4i
739 km
459 mi
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
972 km
604 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
HondaAccord VIII2.4i
201 hp
150 kW
7.9 s
227 km/h
141 mph
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
210 hp
157 kW
8.3 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
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
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 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
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 Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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
HondaAccord VIII2.4i
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
7.9 s
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
8.3 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
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
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleHondaAccord VIII2.4iAlfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
Power
201 hp
150 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
220 Nm
162 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
8.3 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Lightness
1,607 kg
3,543 lb
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
Fuel consumption
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
739 km
459 mi
972 km
604 mi
CO2 score
-
192 g/km
Trunk score
464 L
16.4 cu ft
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 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
VehicleHonda Accord VIII 2.4iAlfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Honda Accord VIII 2.4i

  • Is 38 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 59 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 234 km (145 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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