The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 26,700
€ 30,100
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 2.0 JTDM 16V is 10.9 cm shorter, 0.8 cm wider and 4.8 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
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 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
1565 kg
Kerb Weight
1483 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2020 kg
Weight Difference:
82 kg
5.24 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Typ 939
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
939 B4.000
Engine Code
*CKM*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1956 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
134 bhp
158 bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
350 NM
240 NM
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
11.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.39 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
11.68 kg/bhp
9.39 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
55 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
43 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
motorway
54 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
853 mi
Range
669 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
853 mi
669 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
123.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
104.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
537 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
