The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Q-Tronic (09 - 10) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)

€ 29,600
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Q-Tronic (09 - 10) Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
€ 43,700
 VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat GTE
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,700

ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat GTE
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Q-Tronic (09 - 10)
72
77.8
58.4
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
72.1
82
72 in
Width
72.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Q-Tronic (09 - 10)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
191.9
183.5 in
Length
191.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat GTE
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Q-Tronic (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.26 %
VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat GTE
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat GTE
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
939 A2.000
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
148 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat GTE
130 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat GTE

▶ REPLAY
23.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
23.39 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
168 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
35 mpg
168 mpg
VW Passat GTE
25 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
639 mi
Range
2219 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
639 mi
2219 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
26.6 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
139.9 kWh
26.6 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data