The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
€ 26,700

€ 44,300

€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘ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 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat GTE
56
72
77.8
57.3
72.1
82
72 in
Width
72.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56 in
Height
57.3 in
106.3
183.5
109.9
187.7
183.5 in
Length
187.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat GTE
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
346 lb
9.11 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat GTE
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat GTE
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
939 B4.000
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
134 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat GTE
126 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat GTE
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25.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
25.75 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
138 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
46 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat GTE
36 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
853 mi
Range
1827 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
853 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
32.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
104.9 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data