The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Q-Tronic (09 - 10) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)

€ 29,600
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Q-Tronic (09 - 10) Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
€ 35,200
 VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200

ⓘ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 16V is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Q-Tronic (09 - 10)
72
77.8
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
72 in
Width
72.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Q-Tronic (09 - 10)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
109.7
187.7
183.5 in
Length
187.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Q-Tronic (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.72 %
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Typ 939
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
939 A2.000
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
148 hp
178 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
23.39 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
35 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
25 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
639 mi
Range
695 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
639 mi
695 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
111.8 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
139.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data