Jaguar X-Type (2001 – 2009) vs Alfa Romeo 156 (2001 – 2005): specs compared
The Alfa Romeo 156 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 250 hp against 234 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.3 s against 7.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 232 km/h. The Jaguar X-Type uses less fuel, from 5.6 L/100 km against 12.1 L/100 km. The Alfa Romeo 156 is the lighter car, from 1,410 kg against 1,450 kg. At 4,671 mm, the Jaguar X-Type is 241 mm longer than the Alfa Romeo 156.
| Specification |
Jaguar
X-Type
2001 – 2009
|
Alfa Romeo
156
2001 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Italy |
| Documented years | 2001 – 2009 | 2001 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 131 – 234 hp | 250 hp |
| Torque | 200 – 360 Nm | 300 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.5 – 9.9 s | 6.3 s |
| Top speed | 201 – 232 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.6 – 10.3 L/100 km | 12.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,671 mm | 4,430 mm |
| Width | 1,788 mm | 1,765 mm |
| Height | 1,392 mm | 1,402 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 2,596 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,450 – 1,555 kg | 1,410 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.