The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti Q-Tronic (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)
€ 36,300
€ 25,800
€ 36,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 BMT.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 TSI BMT
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
262 lb
7.57 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Typ 939
Generation
B7
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 manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
939 A2.000
Engine Code
*CAX*
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
148 hp
120 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.66 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
23.39 lb/hp
26.66 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
33 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
24 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
613 mi
Range
737 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
613 mi
737 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
146.1 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).
111.8 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
146.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
