The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti Q-Tronic (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)

€ 36,300
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti Q-Tronic (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
€ 36,800
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 36,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
72
77.8
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)
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
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3629 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
168 lb
4.63 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Typ 939
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
939 A2.000
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
148 hp
168 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
23.39 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
33 mpg
42 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
24 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
613 mi
Range
754 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
613 mi
754 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI 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).
115.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
146.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1221 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data