The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)

€ 26,700
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
€ 51,500
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,500

ⓘ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 11.5 cm shorter, 0.4 cm narrower and 5.4 cm lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
1422
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)
1828
1975
1476
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
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 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
2786
4775
4660 mm
Length
4775 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
1565 kg
Kerb Weight
1730 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2270 kg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
165 kg
9.54 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Typ 939
Generation
B8
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
939 B4.000
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1956 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
237 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
134 bhp
237 bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
350 NM
500 NM
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
126 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V

62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
11.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.3 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
11.68 kg/bhp
7.3 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
55 mpg
50 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
43 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
853 mi
Range
720 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
853 mi
720 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
117.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
104.9 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
540 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
586 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data