The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 25,200
€ 43,200
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 3.6 V6.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
1555 kg
Kerb Weight
1722 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2240 kg
Weight Difference:
167 kg
9.7 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Typ 939
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 3.6 V6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
939 A1.000
Engine Code
*BWS*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1910 CC
Engine Capacity
3597 CC
118 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 6600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
118 bhp
296 bhp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
280 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
280 NM
350 NM
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat 3.6 V6
120 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
▶ REPLAY
13.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.82 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
13.18 kg/bhp
5.82 kg/bhp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
48 mpg
30 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
36 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
motorway
38 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 L
737 mi
Range
454 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
737 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
121.3 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
215 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
518 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
