Car comparison

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6vsCadillac BLS 2.8 T V6

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

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Alfa Romeo 159

3.2 JTS V6

260 hp3195 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2008-2009
VS

Cadillac BLS

2.8 T V6

255 hp2792 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2006-2010

Comparison overview

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Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    260 hp
    194 kW
  • Lightest
    1,540 kg
    3,395 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    169 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.4 L/100 km
    14.3 mpg US
    17.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    636 km
    395 mi
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100

Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6

  • Highest torque
    365 Nm
    269 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    259 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
Power
260hp194kW
255hp190kW
Torque
322Nm237lb-ft
365Nm269lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,585kg3,494lb
Gross weight
2,090kg4,608lb
2,100kg4,630lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
70.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
70.0s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
22.0s
Calculated
25.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
636km395mi
Calculated
537km334mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,195cc195cu in
2,792cc170cu in
Length
4,660mm183in
4,680mm184in
Width
1,828mm72in
1,752mm69in
Height
1,422mm56in
1,471mm58in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,675mm105in
Front track
1,578mm62in
1,524mm60in
Rear track
1,555mm61in
1,506mm59in
Ground clearance-
127mm5in
Trunk volume
405L
425L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
58L
CO2 emissions
260g/km
259g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6PowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6: Power / Torque
  • Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V66,300 rpm4,500 rpm6,550 rpm
CadillacBLS2.8 T V65,500 rpm1,800-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.0 s
25.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
260 hp
194 kW
CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
255 hp
190 kW

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 has 5 hp more than Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6.

The biggest power difference is between Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6 and Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
322 Nm
237 lb-ft
CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
365 Nm
269 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
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 Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V67.1 s
CadillacBLS2.8 T V67.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 and Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6: 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
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
636 km
395 mi
CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
537 km
334 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
260 hp
194 kW
7.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
255 hp
190 kW
7.5 s
245 km/h
152 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 Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,680 mm
184.3 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 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 Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 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 Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
7.1 s
CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
7.5 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 Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
255 hp
190 kW
Torque
322 Nm
237 lb-ft
365 Nm
269 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
Fuel consumption
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 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
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,680 mm
184.3 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Range score
636 km
395 mi
537 km
334 mi
CO2 score
260 g/km
259 g/km
Trunk score
405 L
14.3 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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 3.2 JTS V6Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6
Consumption11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.25 LC100 km18.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.98 LC100 mi30.42 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,888 LC/year2,835 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 99 km (62 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6

  • Has 43 Nm more
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 1 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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