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 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2007-2009
VS

Cadillac BLS Wagon

2.0 T

210 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2007-2009

Comparison overview

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Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    229 km/h
    142 mph
  • Most powerful
    210 hp
    157 kW
  • 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 overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • 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
1,635kg3,605lb
1,560kg3,439lb
Gross weight
2,185kg4,817lb
2,100kg4,630lb
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
79.8s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
76.0s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
33.4s
Calculated
41.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
13.9L/100 km16.9mpg US20.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
192Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,014km630mi
Calculated
604km375mi
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
181g/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
7.9 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.4 s
41.8 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
145 km/h
90 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
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
1,560 kg
3,439 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
229 km/h
142 mph
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
215 km/h
134 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 20V8.3 s
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T8.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V and Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.0 T: 0.3 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
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V and Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.0 T: 2.7 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
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 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
1,014 km
630 mi
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
604 km
375 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
8.3 s
229 km/h
142 mph
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
210 hp
157 kW
8.6 s
215 km/h
134 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/h8.3 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
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 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/h8.3 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
8.3 s
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
8.6 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
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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
8.3 s
8.6 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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
1,014 km
630 mi
604 km
375 mi
CO2 score
181 g/km
-
Trunk score
445 L
15.7 cu ft
419 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 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
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 410 km (255 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 26 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.0 T

  • Is 75 kg lighter
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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