The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco (09 - 10) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
€ 25,600
€ 38,600
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘ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 Eco is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
56
72
77.8
58.1
72.1
82
72 in
Width
72.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56 in
Height
58.1 in
106.3
183.5
109.7
188
183.5 in
Length
188 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.6 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Typ 939
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
939 A1.000
Engine Code
*DKZ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
118 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
122 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
29.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
29.05 lb/hp
18.04 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
45 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
36 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
836 mi
Range
651 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
836 mi
651 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
107 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).
119.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
107 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
