The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
€ 25,200

€ 40,700

€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,700
ⓘ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 10.7 cm shorter, 0.4 cm narrower and 5.4 cm lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
1422
1828
1975
1476
1832
2083
1828 mm
Width
1832 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1422 mm
Height
1476 mm
2700
4660
2786
4767
4660 mm
Length
4767 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
1555 kg
Kerb Weight
1614 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2220 kg

Weight Difference:
59 kg
3.66 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Typ 939
Generation
B8
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
939 A1.000
Engine Code
*DFH*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1910 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
118 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
118 bhp
187 bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
280 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1900 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
280 NM
400 NM
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
120 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
13.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.63 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
13.18 kg/bhp
8.63 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
48 mpg
58 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
36 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
motorway
66 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
737 mi
Range
837 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
737 mi
837 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
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).
100.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
121.3 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
131 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
606 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
586 L











No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data