Car comparison

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20VvsCadillac BLS Wagon 2.0 T

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

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Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon

2.4 JTDM 20V

210 hp2387 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2007-2009
VS

Cadillac BLS Wagon

2.0 T

210 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2007-2009

Comparison overview

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Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V

  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    210 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    946 km
    588 mi
  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20VCadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
Power
210hp157kW
210hp157kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,695kg3,737lb
1,535kg3,384lb
Gross weight
2,245kg4,949lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
86.0s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
75.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.5s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
32.8s
Calculated
31.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.1s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
124hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
946km588mi
Calculated
699km434mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,387cc146cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,660mm183in
4,716mm186in
Width
1,828mm72in
1,802mm71in
Height
1,422mm56in
1,543mm61in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,675mm105in
Front track
1,578mm62in
1,524mm60in
Rear track
1,555mm61in
1,506mm59in
Ground clearance-
127mm5in
Trunk volume
445L
419L
Max trunk volume
1,235L
1,273L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
58L
CO2 emissions
194g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20VCadillac BLS Wagon 2.0 TPowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V: Power / Torque
  • Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.0 T: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V4,000 rpm1,500 rpm4,250 rpm
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T5,300 rpm2,500-4,000 rpm5,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20VCadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.1 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.5 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.8 s
31.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
210 hp
157 kW
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
210 hp
157 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
1,535 kg
3,384 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 Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V8.5 s
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.0 T and Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V: 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 Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V and Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.0 T: 0.9 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 Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
946 km
588 mi
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
699 km
434 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
210 hp
157 kW
8.5 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
210 hp
157 kW
7.8 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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 Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
419 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,716 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,543 mm
60.7 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 Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V 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 Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
8.5 s
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
7.8 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 Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20VCadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
Power
210 hp
157 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.5 s
7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
419 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,716 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,543 mm
60.7 in
Range score
946 km
588 mi
699 km
434 mi
CO2 score
194 g/km
-
Trunk score
445 L
15.7 cu ft
419 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20VCadillac BLS Wagon 2.0 T
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km14.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year2,179 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 247 km (154 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 26 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.0 T

  • Is 160 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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