Car comparison

Saturn Aura XR 3.6 V6vsAlfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Saturn Aura XR

3.6 V6

252 hp3564 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2006-2009
VS

Alfa Romeo 159

3.2 JTS V6

260 hp3195 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2009

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Saturn Aura XR 3.6 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.1 L/100 km
    18.0 mpg US
    21.6 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6

  • Most powerful
    260 hp
    194 kW
  • Lightest
    1,610 kg
    3,549 lb
  • 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 economy score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSaturnAura XR3.6 V6Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
Power
252hp188kW
260hp194kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
322Nm237lb-ft
Curb weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,610kg3,549lb
Gross weight-
2,160kg4,762lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
244 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
60.9s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
65.3s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
20.4s
Calculated
23.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
152hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
200Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
605km376mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,564cc217cu in
3,195cc195cu in
Length
4,851mm191in
4,660mm183in
Width
1,786mm70in
1,828mm72in
Height
1,475mm58in
1,422mm56in
Wheelbase
2,852mm112in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,523mm60in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,533mm60in
1,555mm61in
Trunk volume
445L
405L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
69L
CO2 emissions-
270g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Saturn Aura XR 3.6 V6Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6PowerTorque
  • Saturn Aura XR 3.6 V6: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SaturnAura XR3.6 V66,300 rpm3,200 rpm6,550 rpm
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V66,300 rpm4,500 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSaturnAura XR3.6 V6Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.4 s
23.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
244 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SaturnAura XR3.6 V6
252 hp
188 kW
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
260 hp
194 kW

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 has 8 hp more than Saturn Aura XR 3.6 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Saturn Aura XR 3.6 V6 and Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SaturnAura XR3.6 V6
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
322 Nm
237 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SaturnAura XR3.6 V6
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
1,610 kg
3,549 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SaturnAura XR3.6 V6
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
244 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SaturnAura XR3.6 V66.2 s
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V67.0 s

Although Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 has more power, Saturn Aura XR 3.6 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Saturn Aura XR 3.6 V6 and Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6: 0.8 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SaturnAura XR3.6 V6
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SaturnAura XR3.6 V6
252 hp
188 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
260 hp
194 kW
7.0 s
244 km/h
152 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
SaturnAura XR3.6 V6
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,851 mm
191.0 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSaturnAura XR3.6 V6Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
Power
252 hp
188 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
322 Nm
237 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
Fuel consumption
-
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,851 mm
191.0 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
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
Range score
-
605 km
376 mi
CO2 score
-
270 g/km
Trunk score
445 L
15.7 cu ft
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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 V6
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Saturn Aura XR 3.6 V6

  • Has 18 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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