The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 25,200
€ 32,600
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
1422
1828
1975
1470
1820
2062
1828 mm
Width
1820 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1422 mm
Height
1470 mm
2700
4660
2712
4769
4660 mm
Length
4769 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
1555 kg
Kerb Weight
1601 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2160 kg
Weight Difference:
46 kg
2.87 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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 dual clutch 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
1910 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
118 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
118 bhp
138 bhp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
280 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
280 NM
320 NM
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
13.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.6 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
13.18 kg/bhp
11.6 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
48 mpg
54 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
36 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
737 mi
Range
836 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
737 mi
836 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).
107 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
121.3 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
135 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
559 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
