Car comparison

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6vsNissan Teana 3.5 i 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 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2009
VS

Nissan Teana

3.5 i V6

245 hp3498 ccGasolineFWDNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2008

Comparison overview

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Nissan Teana 3.5 i V6

  • Highest torque
    330 Nm
    243 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,589 kg
    3,503 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.0 L/100 km
    15.7 mpg US
    18.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    648 km
    403 mi
  • Largest trunk
    476 L
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

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
  • Best power-to-weight
    161 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6NissanTeana3.5 i V6
Power
260hp194kW
245hp183kW
Torque
322Nm237lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,610kg3,549lb
1,589kg3,503lb
Gross weight
2,160kg4,762lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
65.3s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
66.7s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
23.6s
Calculated
31.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
200Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
605km376mi
Calculated
648km403mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,195cc195cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,660mm183in
4,845mm191in
Width
1,828mm72in
1,765mm69in
Height
1,422mm56in
1,475mm58in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,775mm109in
Front track
1,578mm62in
1,530mm60in
Rear track
1,555mm61in
1,535mm60in
Trunk volume
405L
476L
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 V6Nissan Teana 3.5 i V6PowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6: Power / Torque
  • Nissan Teana 3.5 i 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
NissanTeana3.5 i V66,000 rpm3,600 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6NissanTeana3.5 i V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.6 s
31.0 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
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
153 km/h
95 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
NissanTeana3.5 i V6
245 hp
183 kW

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 has 15 hp more than Nissan Teana 3.5 i V6.

The biggest power difference is between Nissan Teana 3.5 i V6 and Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6: 15 hp (11 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
NissanTeana3.5 i V6
330 Nm
243 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
NissanTeana3.5 i V6
1,589 kg
3,503 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
NissanTeana3.5 i V6
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 V67.0 s
NissanTeana3.5 i V67.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 and Nissan Teana 3.5 i V6: 0.9 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
NissanTeana3.5 i V6
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Nissan Teana 3.5 i V6 and Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6: 0.6 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
NissanTeana3.5 i V6
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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
NissanTeana3.5 i V6
648 km
403 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
NissanTeana3.5 i V6
245 hp
183 kW
7.9 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/h7.0 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
NissanTeana3.5 i V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
476 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,845 mm
190.7 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 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
NissanTeana3.5 i V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
7.0 s
NissanTeana3.5 i V6
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
7.9 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
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
NissanTeana3.5 i V6
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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 V6NissanTeana3.5 i V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
322 Nm
237 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
7.9 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
1,589 kg
3,503 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 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
476 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,845 mm
190.7 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
Range score
605 km
376 mi
648 km
403 mi
CO2 score
270 g/km
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Trunk score
405 L
14.3 cu ft
476 L
16.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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 3.5 i V6
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km18.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi30.42 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year2,835 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 19 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 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 3.5 i V6

  • Has 8 Nm more
  • Is 21 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 43 km (27 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 71 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • 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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