The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
€ 34,200

€ 32,800

€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V is 4.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
56
72
77.8
57.9
71.7
81.2
72 in
Width
71.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56 in
Height
57.9 in
106.3
183.5
106.8
187.8
183.5 in
Length
187.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3569 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb

Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.33 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Typ 939
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
939 A2.000
Engine Code
*CDG*
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
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
148 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
236 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
132 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
23.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
23.31 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
( 45 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
15.3 lb✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
45 MPGe
6 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
30 mpg
city
20.6 lb
No data
highway
12.4 lb
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
737 mi
Range
303 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
737 mi
303 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
31.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
121.3 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data