The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)

€ 34,200
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
€ 34,100
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,100

ⓘ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 4.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti (08 - 09)
72
77.8
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
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 Ti (08 - 09)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
109.7
188
183.5 in
Length
188 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.55 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Typ 939
Generation
B8
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 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
939 A2.000
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
148 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
132 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
23.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.72 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
23.31 lb/hp
22.72 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
40 mpg
59 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
30 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
737 mi
Range
917 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
737 mi
917 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
82.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
121.3 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data