The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
€ 25,200
€ 30,400
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘ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 4.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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 8V
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.58 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Typ 939
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
939 A1.000
Engine Code
BMP
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
118 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
29.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.24 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
29.05 lb/hp
25.24 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
40 mpg
50 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
30 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
737 mi
Range
925 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
737 mi
925 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
121.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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 2.0 BlueTDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
