The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18)

€ 25,200
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
€ 26,800
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 8V is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)
72
77.8
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18)
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 8V (08 - 09)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18)
109.7
187.7
183.5 in
Length
187.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
414 lb
12.08 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Typ 939
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
939 A1.000
Engine Code
*CZC*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
118 hp
123 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
207 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
120 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
29.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.5 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
29.05 lb/hp
24.5 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
40 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
737 mi
Range
692 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
737 mi
692 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI 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).
100.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
121.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1197 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data