Car comparison

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20VvsVolkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI

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

Volkswagen Golf V Variant

1.4 TSI

170 hp1390 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbo + superchargedWagon / estate2007-2008

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
  • Best power-to-weight
    128 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • 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
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20VVolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
Power
210hp157kW
170hp127kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,635kg3,605lb
1,383kg3,049lb
Gross weight
2,185kg4,817lb
1,990kg4,387lb
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
79.8s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
74.3s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
33.4s
Calculated
38.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
174Nm/t116lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,014km630mi
Calculated
743km462mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,387cc146cu in
1,390cc85cu in
Length
4,660mm183in
4,556mm179in
Width
1,828mm72in
1,781mm70in
Height
1,422mm56in
1,504mm59in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,578mm62in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,555mm61in
1,508mm59in
Trunk volume
445L
505L
Max trunk volume
1,235L
1,495L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
55L
CO2 emissions
181g/km
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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 20VVolkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI: 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
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI6,000 rpm1,750 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20VVolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.4 s
38.2 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
218 km/h
135 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
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
147 km/h
91 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
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
170 hp
127 kW

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V has 40 hp more than Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI and Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V: 40 hp (30 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
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
240 Nm
177 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
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
1,383 kg
3,049 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
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
218 km/h
135 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
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI8.3 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
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V and Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI: 0.5 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
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
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
1,014 km
630 mi
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
743 km
462 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
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
170 hp
127 kW
8.3 s
218 km/h
135 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
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,556 mm
179.4 in
Height
1,504 mm
59.2 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
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 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
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 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
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa Romeo159 Sportwagon2.4 JTDM 20VVolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
Power
210 hp
157 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
8.3 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
1,383 kg
3,049 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 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
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,556 mm
179.4 in
Height
1,504 mm
59.2 in
Range score
1,014 km
630 mi
743 km
462 mi
CO2 score
181 g/km
-
Trunk score
445 L
15.7 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20VVolkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Has 160 Nm more
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 271 km (169 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI

  • Is 252 kg lighter
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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