Car comparison

Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.0 TvsAlfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V

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

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Cadillac BLS Wagon

2.0 T

210 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2007-2009
VS

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon

2.4 JTDM 20V

210 hp2387 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2007-2009

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.0 T

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph Unrestricted
    220 km/h
    137 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    210 hp
    157 kW
  • Lightest
    1,535 kg
    3,384 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    137 hp/t
    102 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,014 km
    630 mi
  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCadillacBLS Wagon2.0 TAlfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
Power
210hp157kW
210hp157kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,535kg3,384lb
1,635kg3,605lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
2,185kg4,817lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
75.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
79.8s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
31.2s
Calculated
33.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
128hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
699km434mi
Calculated
1,014km630mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
2,387cc146cu in
Length
4,716mm186in
4,660mm183in
Width
1,802mm71in
1,828mm72in
Height
1,543mm61in
1,422mm56in
Wheelbase
2,675mm105in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,524mm60in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,506mm59in
1,555mm61in
Ground clearance
127mm5in
-
Trunk volume
419L
445L
Max trunk volume
1,273L
1,235L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
70L
CO2 emissions-
181g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

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

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricCadillacBLS Wagon2.0 TAlfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.2 s
33.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

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

Torque comparison

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

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
1,635 kg
3,605 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
229 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T7.8 s
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V8.3 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: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V and Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.0 T: 1.4 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
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
699 km
434 mi
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
1,014 km
630 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
210 hp
157 kW
7.8 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
210 hp
157 kW
8.3 s
229 km/h
142 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
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
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 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

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
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 Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
7.8 s
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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
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
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCadillacBLS Wagon2.0 TAlfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
Power
210 hp
157 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
Fuel consumption
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
699 km
434 mi
1,014 km
630 mi
CO2 score
-
181 g/km
Trunk score
419 L
14.8 cu ft
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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
VehicleCadillac BLS Wagon 2.0 TAlfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Consumption8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.53 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.38 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,179 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.0 T

  • Is 100 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 316 km (196 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 26 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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