The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09) vs. Honda Accord 2.0 (08 - 11)
€ 25,200
€ 25,000
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Honda Accord 2.0.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Honda Accord 2.0
56
72
77.8
56.7
72.4
80.3
72 in
Width
72.4 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56 in
Height
56.7 in
106.3
183.5
106.5
186
183.5 in
Length
186 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Honda Accord 2.0
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3272 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.58 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Honda Accord 2.0
Typ 939
Generation
CU1/CW1
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Honda Accord 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
939 A1.000
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 6300 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
118 hp
154 hp
Honda Accord 2.0
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
142 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
207 lb‑ft
142 lb‑ft
Honda Accord 2.0
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Honda Accord 2.0
120 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Accord 2.0
▶ REPLAY
29.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.25 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
29.05 lb/hp
21.25 lb/hp
Honda Accord 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Honda Accord 2.0
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
40 mpg
32 mpg
Honda Accord 2.0
30 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
737 mi
Range
553 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
737 mi
553 mi
Honda Accord 2.0
Environmental Impact
121.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
138.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
121.3 kWh
138.2 kWh
Honda Accord 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Honda Accord 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
