The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)

€ 26,700
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
€ 33,900
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V 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 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
1422
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)
1828
1975
1476
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)
1832
2083
1828 mm
Width
1832 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1422 mm
Height
1476 mm
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)
2700
4660
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)
2786
4767
4660 mm
Length
4767 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
1565 kg
Kerb Weight
1413 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1970 kg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
152 kg
9.71 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Typ 939
Generation
B8
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
939 B4.000
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1956 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
134 bhp
148 bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
350 NM
250 NM
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V

62 mph 62
mph

117 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

▶ REPLAY
11.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.55 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
11.68 kg/bhp
9.55 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
55 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
43 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
853 mi
Range
719 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
853 mi
719 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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).
96.6 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
104.9 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
557 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
586 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data