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Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6vsSkoda Superb II Combi 3.6 FSI V6

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

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Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon

3.2 JTS V6

260 hp3195 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2008-2009
VS

Skoda Superb II Combi

3.6 FSI V6

260 hp3597 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2009-2013

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Skoda Superb II Combi 3.6 FSI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.4 L/100 km
    16.3 mpg US
    19.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    633 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6

  • Fastest top speed
    248 km/h
    154 mph
  • Most powerful
    260 hp
    194 kW
  • Lightest
    1,590 kg
    3,505 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    164 hp/t
    122 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    622 km
    386 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6SkodaSuperb II Combi3.6 FSI V6
Power
260hp194kW
260hp194kW
Torque
322Nm237lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,590kg3,505lb
1,671kg3,684lb
Gross weight
2,140kg4,718lb
2,307kg5,086lb
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
72.6s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
68.7s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
24.4s
Calculated
23.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
622km386mi
Calculated
588km366mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,195cc195cu in
3,597cc220cu in
Length
4,660mm183in
4,838mm190in
Width
1,828mm72in
1,817mm72in
Height
1,422mm56in
1,510mm59in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,761mm109in
Front track
1,578mm62in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,555mm61in
1,517mm60in
Ground clearance-
141mm6in
Trunk volume
445L
633L
Max trunk volume
1,235L
1,865L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
69L
60L
CO2 emissions
262g/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 3.2 JTS V6Skoda Superb II Combi 3.6 FSI V6PowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Superb II Combi 3.6 FSI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V66,300 rpm4,500 rpm6,550 rpm
SkodaSuperb II Combi3.6 FSI V66,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6SkodaSuperb II Combi3.6 FSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.4 s
23.0 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
100 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
260 hp
194 kW
SkodaSuperb II Combi3.6 FSI V6
260 hp
194 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
322 Nm
237 lb-ft
SkodaSuperb II Combi3.6 FSI V6
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
SkodaSuperb II Combi3.6 FSI V6
1,671 kg
3,684 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 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
248 km/h
154 mph
SkodaSuperb II Combi3.6 FSI V6
247 km/h
153 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Superb II Combi 3.6 FSI V6 and Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6: 0.6 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 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
SkodaSuperb II Combi3.6 FSI V6
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Skoda Superb II Combi 3.6 FSI V6 and Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6: 0.9 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 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
SkodaSuperb II Combi3.6 FSI V6
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
622 km
386 mi
SkodaSuperb II Combi3.6 FSI V6
588 km
366 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
260 hp
194 kW
7.2 s
248 km/h
154 mph
SkodaSuperb II Combi3.6 FSI V6
260 hp
194 kW
6.6 s
247 km/h
153 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 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 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
SkodaSuperb II Combi3.6 FSI V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
633 L
22.4 cu ft
Length
4,838 mm
190.5 in
Height
1,510 mm
59.4 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 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
SkodaSuperb II Combi3.6 FSI V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Skoda Superb II Combi 3.6 FSI V6 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 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
7.2 s
SkodaSuperb II Combi3.6 FSI V6
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
6.6 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 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
SkodaSuperb II Combi3.6 FSI V6
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6SkodaSuperb II Combi3.6 FSI V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
322 Nm
237 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
6.6 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
1,671 kg
3,684 lb
Fuel consumption
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 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
633 L
22.4 cu ft
Length
4,838 mm
190.5 in
Height
1,510 mm
59.4 in
Range score
622 km
386 mi
588 km
366 mi
CO2 score
262 g/km
-
Trunk score
445 L
15.7 cu ft
633 L
22.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6Skoda Superb II Combi 3.6 FSI V6
Consumption11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.43 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.26 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,914 LC/year2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6

  • Is 81 kg lighter
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 33 km (21 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

Skoda Superb II Combi 3.6 FSI V6

  • Has 28 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 188 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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