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Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20VvsHonda Accord VIII · Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC

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

Honda Accord VIII · Facelift 2011

2.4 i-VTEC

201 hp2354 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2011-2012

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
  • Best power-to-weight
    124 hp/t
    92 kW/t
    8.1 kg/hp
  • 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
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    194 g/km
  • 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 20VHondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
Power
210hp157kW
201hp150kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
234Nm173lb-ft
Curb weight
1,695kg3,737lb
1,636kg3,607lb
Gross weight
2,245kg4,949lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
86.0s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
77.6s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.5s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
32.8s
Calculated
36.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.1s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
124hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
143Nm/t96lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
946km588mi
Calculated
747km464mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,387cc146cu in
2,354cc144cu in
Length
4,660mm183in
4,750mm187in
Width
1,828mm72in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,422mm56in
1,470mm58in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,705mm106in
Front track
1,578mm62in
-
Rear track
1,555mm61in
-
Trunk volume
445L
406L
Max trunk volume
1,235L
1,183L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
65L
CO2 emissions
194g/km
201g/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 20VHonda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTECPowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V: Power / Torque
  • Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC: 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
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC7,000 rpm4,300-4,400 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20VHondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.1 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.5 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.8 s
36.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
147 km/h
92 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
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
201 hp
150 kW

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V has 9 hp more than Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC.

The biggest power difference is between Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC and Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V: 9 hp (7 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
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
234 Nm
173 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
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
1,636 kg
3,607 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
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
222 km/h
138 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
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC8.3 s

Although Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V has more power, Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC and Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V: 0.2 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 Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V and Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC: 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 Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
747 km
464 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
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
201 hp
150 kW
8.3 s
222 km/h
138 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
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
406 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,750 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 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
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 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
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
8.3 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
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20VHondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
Power
210 hp
157 kW
201 hp
150 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
234 Nm
173 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.5 s
8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
1,636 kg
3,607 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 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
406 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,750 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Range score
946 km
588 mi
747 km
464 mi
CO2 score
194 g/km
201 g/km
Trunk score
445 L
15.7 cu ft
406 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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 20VHonda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Has 166 Nm more
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 199 km (124 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 39 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 7 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC

  • Is 59 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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