The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
€ 34,200
€ 26,200
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.23 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Typ 939
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
939 A2.000
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
148 hp
104 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.78 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
23.31 lb/hp
31.78 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
40 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
737 mi
Range
1012 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
737 mi
1012 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
88.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
121.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
