The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)

€ 25,200
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
€ 26,200
 VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14) VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

ⓘ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 8V is 10.9 cm shorter, 0.8 cm wider and 4.8 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
1422
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)
1828
1975
1470
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
1820
2062
1828 mm
Width
1820 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1422 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)
2700
4660
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
2712
4769
4660 mm
Length
4769 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
1555 kg
Kerb Weight
1499 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2040 kg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
56 kg
3.6 %
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Typ 939
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
939 A1.000
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1910 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
118 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
118 bhp
104 bhp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
280 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
280 NM
250 NM
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
120 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

149 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V

62 mph 62
mph

169 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
13.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.41 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
13.18 kg/bhp
14.41 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
66 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
48 mpg
66 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
36 mpg
city
54 mpg
No data
motorway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
737 mi
Range
1012 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
737 mi
1012 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI 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).
88.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
121.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
541 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data