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

200 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2007-2009

Comparison overview

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Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V

  • 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
200hp149kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,635kg3,605lb
1,510kg3,329lb
Gross weight
2,185kg4,817lb
2,070kg4,564lb
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
79.8s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
77.6s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
33.4s
Calculated
34.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,014km630mi
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
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 T5,500 rpm2,500-4,000 rpm5,750 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
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.4 s
34.6 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
149 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
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
200 hp
149 kW

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V has 10 hp more than Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.0 T.

The biggest power difference is between Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.0 T and Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V: 10 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
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
1,510 kg
3,329 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
225 km/h
140 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 T8.2 s

Although Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V has more power, Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.0 T is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.0 T and Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V: 0.1 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
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: 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
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20V
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 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
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
8.3 s
229 km/h
142 mph
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
200 hp
149 kW
8.2 s
225 km/h
140 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
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 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
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 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
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
8.3 s
CadillacBLS Wagon2.0 T
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
8.2 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
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 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
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
8.2 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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
1,014 km
630 mi
699 km
434 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
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 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 UK8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km14.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year2,179 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 316 km (196 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 125 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

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