Car comparison

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6vsHyundai Sonata V (NF) 3.3i 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 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2009
VS

Hyundai Sonata V (NF)

3.3i V6 24V

235 hp3342 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2008

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Hyundai Sonata V (NF) 3.3i V6 24V

  • Lightest
    1,571 kg
    3,463 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.1 L/100 km
    23.3 mpg US
    28.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.8 L/100 km
    15.9 mpg US
    19.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    693 km
    431 mi
  • Largest trunk
    523 L
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    244 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    260 hp
    194 kW
  • Highest torque
    322 Nm
    237 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    161 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V
Power
260hp194kW
235hp175kW
Torque
322Nm237lb-ft
304Nm224lb-ft
Curb weight
1,610kg3,549lb
1,571kg3,463lb
Gross weight
2,160kg4,762lb
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
65.3s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
74.7s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
23.6s
Calculated
27.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
200Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
194Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
605km376mi
Calculated
693km431mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,195cc195cu in
3,342cc204cu in
Length
4,660mm183in
4,800mm189in
Width
1,828mm72in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,422mm56in
1,474mm58in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,730mm107in
Front track
1,578mm62in
1,565mm62in
Rear track
1,555mm61in
1,550mm61in
Ground clearance-
160mm6in
Trunk volume
405L
523L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
69L
70L
CO2 emissions
270g/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 V6Hyundai Sonata V (NF) 3.3i V6 24VPowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6: Power / Torque
  • Hyundai Sonata V (NF) 3.3i 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
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V6,000 rpm3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.6 s
27.5 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
6.8 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
156 km/h
97 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
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V
235 hp
175 kW

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 has 25 hp more than Hyundai Sonata V (NF) 3.3i V6 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Hyundai Sonata V (NF) 3.3i V6 24V and Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6: 25 hp (19 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
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V
304 Nm
224 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
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V
1,571 kg
3,463 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
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V67.0 s
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V7.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 and Hyundai Sonata V (NF) 3.3i V6 24V: 0.7 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
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Hyundai Sonata V (NF) 3.3i V6 24V and Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6: 1.3 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
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 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
605 km
376 mi
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V
693 km
431 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
7.0 s
244 km/h
152 mph
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V
235 hp
175 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 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
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
523 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,800 mm
189.0 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 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
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 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
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
7.0 s
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
7.7 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
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V
Power
260 hp
194 kW
235 hp
175 kW
Torque
322 Nm
237 lb-ft
304 Nm
224 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
7.7 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
1,571 kg
3,463 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 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
523 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,800 mm
189.0 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
Range score
605 km
376 mi
693 km
431 mi
CO2 score
270 g/km
-
Trunk score
405 L
14.3 cu ft
523 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 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 V6Hyundai Sonata V (NF) 3.3i V6 24V
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km17.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi28.45 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year2,651 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Has 18 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 12 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) 3.3i V6 24V

  • Is 39 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 88 km (55 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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