The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)

€ 26,700
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
€ 30,500
 VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18) VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500

ⓘ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 4.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)
72
77.8
57.5
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
72.1
82
72 in
Width
72.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
109.7
187.7
183.5 in
Length
187.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
201 lb
5.83 %
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Typ 939
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
939 B4.000
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
134 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
25.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.54 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
25.75 lb/hp
27.54 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
46 mpg
64 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
36 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
853 mi
Range
991 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
853 mi
991 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
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).
76.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
104.9 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data