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Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6vsOpel Vectra C · Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo

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

Opel Vectra C · Facelift 2005

2.8i V6 24V Turbo

250 hp2792 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2006-2008

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Opel Vectra C Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,495 kg
    3,296 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.3 L/100 km
    22.8 mpg US
    27.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.4 L/100 km
    15.3 mpg US
    18.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    260 hp
    194 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    169 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    636 km
    395 mi
  • Best performance score
    58/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
Power
260hp194kW
250hp186kW
Torque
322Nm237lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,495kg3,296lb
Gross weight
2,090kg4,608lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
255 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
70.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
67.4s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
22.0s
Calculated
21.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
167hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
636km395mi
Calculated
592km368mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,195cc195cu in
2,792cc170cu in
Length
4,660mm183in
4,611mm182in
Width
1,828mm72in
1,798mm71in
Height
1,422mm56in
1,460mm57in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,578mm62in
1,536mm60in
Rear track
1,555mm61in
1,525mm60in
Trunk volume
405L
-
Max trunk volume-
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
61L
CO2 emissions
260g/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 V6Opel Vectra C Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V TurboPowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6: Power / Torque
  • Opel Vectra C Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V66,300 rpm4,500 rpm6,550 rpm
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo5,500 rpm-5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.0 s
21.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
255 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
165 km/h
103 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
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
250 hp
186 kW

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 has 10 hp more than Opel Vectra C Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Opel Vectra C Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo and Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6: 10 hp (7 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
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
350 Nm
258 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
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
1,495 kg
3,296 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
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
255 km/h
158 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
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo6.9 s

Although Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 has more power, Opel Vectra C Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Opel Vectra C Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo and Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6: 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 Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Opel Vectra C Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo and Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6: 0.7 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 Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 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
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
592 km
368 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
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
250 hp
186 kW
6.9 s
255 km/h
158 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
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,611 mm
181.5 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 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
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK

Opel Vectra C Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo 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
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
6.9 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 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
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
Power
260 hp
194 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
322 Nm
237 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Fuel consumption
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,611 mm
181.5 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Range score
636 km
395 mi
592 km
368 mi
CO2 score
260 g/km
-
Trunk score
405 L
14.3 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 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 3.2 JTS V6Opel Vectra C Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo
Consumption11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK10.3 L/100 km22.8 mpg US27.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.25 LC100 km18.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.98 LC100 mi29.01 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal1,545 L408 US gal340 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,888 LC/year2,704 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 44 km (27 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Opel Vectra C Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo

  • Has 28 Nm more
  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 95 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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