The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
€ 25,200
€ 32,300
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘ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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
56
72
77.8
58.1
72.1
82
72 in
Width
72.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56 in
Height
58.1 in
106.3
183.5
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.66 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
939 A1.000
Engine Code
*DPC*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
118 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
120 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
29.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.93 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
29.05 lb/hp
20.93 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
40 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
30 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
737 mi
Range
774 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
737 mi
774 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
100.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
121.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
