Alfa Romeo 159
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Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6vsHyundai Sonata V (NF) · Facelift 2008 3.3 V6
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonHyundai Sonata V (NF) · Facelift 2008
3.3 V6
Comparison overview
Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.
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Hyundai Sonata V (NF) Facelift 2008 3.3 V6
- Lightest1,584 kg3,492 lb
- Lowest combined fuel consumption9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption14.0 L/100 km16.8 mpg US20.2 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
- Best estimated range707 km439 mi
- Largest trunk523 L
- Best economy score80/100
- Best practicality score76/100
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6
- Quickest 0-100 km/h7.2 s
- Fastest top speed244 km/h152 mph
- Most powerful260 hp194 kW
- Highest torque322 Nm237 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight160 hp/t119 kW/t6.3 kg/hp
- Best overall score61/100
- Best performance score56/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6 | HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 260hp194kW | 250hp186kW |
| Torque | 322Nm237lb-ft | 310Nm229lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,630kg3,594lb | 1,584kg3,492lb |
| Gross weight | 2,180kg4,806lb | 2,130kg4,696lb |
| Top speed | 244 km/h 152 mph | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 67.1s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph Calculated | 73.9s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.2s | 7.7s |
| 0-200 km/h | 24.2s Calculated | 27.3s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.9s Calculated | 7.3s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK | 9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK | 14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK | 7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 15.1s Calculated | 15.5s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 160hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb Calculated | 158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 198Nm/t132lb-ft/ton Calculated | 196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 570km354mi Calculated | 707km439mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 3,195cc195cu in | 3,342cc204cu in |
| Length | 4,660mm183in | 4,800mm189in |
| Width | 1,828mm72in | 1,832mm72in |
| Height | 1,422mm56in | 1,475mm58in |
| Wheelbase | 2,700mm106in | 2,730mm107in |
| Front track | 1,578mm62in | 1,565mm62in |
| Rear track | 1,555mm61in | 1,550mm61in |
| Trunk volume | 405L | 523L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 69L | 70L |
| CO2 emissions | 286g/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 V6: Power / Torque
- Hyundai Sonata V (NF) Facelift 2008 3.3 V6: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6 | 6,300 rpm | 4,500 rpm | 6,550 rpm |
| HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6 | 6,000 rpm | 4,500 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6 | HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 6.9 s | 7.3 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 7.2 s | 7.7 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 24.2 s | 27.3 s |
| Top speed | 244 km/h 152 mph | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.7 s | 2.8 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.9 s | 7.0 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.1 s | 10.3 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.8 s | 13.2 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 15.1 s | 15.5 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 161 km/h 100 mph | 156 km/h 97 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6 | 260 hp 194 kW |
| HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6 | 250 hp 186 kW |
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 has 10 hp more than Hyundai Sonata V (NF) Facelift 2008 3.3 V6.
The biggest power difference is between Hyundai Sonata V (NF) Facelift 2008 3.3 V6 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6 | 322 Nm 237 lb-ft |
| HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6 | 310 Nm 229 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6 | 1,630 kg 3,594 lb |
| HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6 | 1,584 kg 3,492 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6 | 244 km/h 152 mph |
| HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6 | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6 | 7.2 s |
| HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6 | 7.7 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 and Hyundai Sonata V (NF) Facelift 2008 3.3 V6: 0.5 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6 | 12.1 L/100 km 19.4 mpg US 23.3 mpg UK |
| HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6 | 9.9 L/100 km 23.8 mpg US 28.5 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Hyundai Sonata V (NF) Facelift 2008 3.3 V6 and Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6: 2.2 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6 | 160 hp/t 119 kW/t 6.3 kg/hp |
| HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6 | 158 hp/t 118 kW/t 6.3 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6 | 570 km 354 mi |
| HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6 | 707 km 439 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6 | 260 hp 194 kW | 7.2 s | 244 km/h 152 mph |
| HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6 | 250 hp 186 kW | 7.7 s | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6 |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6 |
| 12.1 L/100 km 19.4 mpg US 23.3 mpg UK | ||||||
| HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6 |
| 9.9 L/100 km 23.8 mpg US 28.5 mpg UK | ||||||
Hyundai Sonata V (NF) Facelift 2008 3.3 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6 | 12.1 L/100 km 19.4 mpg US 23.3 mpg UK | 7.2 s |
| HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6 | 9.9 L/100 km 23.8 mpg US 28.5 mpg UK | 7.7 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6 | 160 hp/t 119 kW/t 6.3 kg/hp | 12.1 L/100 km 19.4 mpg US 23.3 mpg UK |
| HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6 | 158 hp/t 118 kW/t 6.3 kg/hp | 9.9 L/100 km 23.8 mpg US 28.5 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6 | HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 260 hp 194 kW | 250 hp 186 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 322 Nm 237 lb-ft | 310 Nm 229 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 7.2 s | 7.7 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 244 km/h 152 mph | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,630 kg 3,594 lb | 1,584 kg 3,492 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 12.1 L/100 km 19.4 mpg US 23.3 mpg UK | 9.9 L/100 km 23.8 mpg US 28.5 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 570 km 354 mi | 707 km 439 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 286 g/km | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 405 L 14.3 cu ft | 523 L 18.5 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 160 hp/t 119 kW/t 6.3 kg/hp | 158 hp/t 118 kW/t 6.3 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 | Hyundai Sonata V (NF) Facelift 2008 3.3 V6 |
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| Consumption | 12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK | 9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 21.18 LC100 km | 17.33 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 34.08 LC100 mi | 27.88 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal | 1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,176 LC/year | 2,599 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6
- Has 10 hp more
- Has 12 Nm more
- Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
- Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Smallest trunk
Hyundai Sonata V (NF) Facelift 2008 3.3 V6
- Is 46 kg lighter
- Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 137 km (85 mi) more estimated range
- Has 118 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
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