Car comparison

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6vsNissan Teana II 3.5i V6 24V

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 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2007-2010
VS

Nissan Teana II

3.5i V6 24V

249 hp3498 ccGasolineFWDNaturally aspiratedSedan2008-2013

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Nissan Teana II 3.5i V6 24V

  • Highest torque
    326 Nm
    240 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,581 kg
    3,486 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.8 L/100 km
    17.0 mpg US
    20.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    686 km
    426 mi
  • Largest trunk
    488 L
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    244 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    260 hp
    194 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    160 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6NissanTeana II3.5i V6 24V
Power
260hp194kW
249hp186kW
Torque
322Nm237lb-ft
326Nm240lb-ft
Curb weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,581kg3,486lb
Gross weight
2,180kg4,806lb
2,060kg4,542lb
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
67.1s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
60.2s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
24.2s
Calculated
28.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
198Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
570km354mi
Calculated
686km426mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,195cc195cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,660mm183in
4,850mm191in
Width
1,828mm72in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,422mm56in
1,480mm58in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,775mm109in
Front track
1,578mm62in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,555mm61in
1,550mm61in
Trunk volume
405L
488L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
69L
70L
CO2 emissions
286g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6Nissan Teana II 3.5i V6 24VPowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6: Power / Torque
  • Nissan Teana II 3.5i V6 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V66,300 rpm4,500 rpm6,550 rpm
NissanTeana II3.5i V6 24V6,000 rpm4,400 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6NissanTeana II3.5i V6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.2 s
28.1 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
158 km/h
98 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
NissanTeana II3.5i V6 24V
249 hp
186 kW

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 has 11 hp more than Nissan Teana II 3.5i V6 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Nissan Teana II 3.5i V6 24V and Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6: 11 hp (8 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
NissanTeana II3.5i V6 24V
326 Nm
240 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
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
NissanTeana II3.5i V6 24V
1,581 kg
3,486 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
244 km/h
152 mph
NissanTeana II3.5i V6 24V
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 V67.2 s
NissanTeana II3.5i V6 24V7.2 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
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
NissanTeana II3.5i V6 24V
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Nissan Teana II 3.5i V6 24V and Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6: 1.9 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
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
NissanTeana II3.5i V6 24V
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.3 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
570 km
354 mi
NissanTeana II3.5i V6 24V
686 km
426 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
7.2 s
244 km/h
152 mph
NissanTeana II3.5i V6 24V
249 hp
186 kW
7.2 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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/h7.2 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 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
NissanTeana II3.5i V6 24V
Power
249 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
488 L
17.2 cu ft
Length
4,850 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,480 mm
58.3 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/h7.2 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
NissanTeana II3.5i V6 24V
Power
249 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Nissan Teana II 3.5i V6 24V 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
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
7.2 s
NissanTeana II3.5i V6 24V
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
7.2 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
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
NissanTeana II3.5i V6 24V
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6NissanTeana II3.5i V6 24V
Power
260 hp
194 kW
249 hp
186 kW
Torque
322 Nm
237 lb-ft
326 Nm
240 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.2 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
1,581 kg
3,486 lb
Fuel consumption
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 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
488 L
17.2 cu ft
Length
4,850 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,480 mm
58.3 in
Range score
570 km
354 mi
686 km
426 mi
CO2 score
286 g/km
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Trunk score
405 L
14.3 cu ft
488 L
17.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6Nissan Teana II 3.5i V6 24V
Consumption12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.18 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.08 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,176 LC/year2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6

  • Has 11 hp more
  • Has 19 km/h (12 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
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Nissan Teana II 3.5i V6 24V

  • Has 4 Nm more
  • Is 49 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 116 km (72 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 83 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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