The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
€ 29,000
€ 31,300
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300
ⓘ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 10.7 cm shorter, 0.4 cm narrower and 5.4 cm lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
1422
1828
1975
1476
1832
2083
1828 mm
Width
1832 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1422 mm
Height
1476 mm
2700
4660
2786
4767
4660 mm
Length
4767 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
1565 kg
Kerb Weight
1475 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2020 kg
Weight Difference:
90 kg
5.75 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Typ 939
Generation
B8
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
939 B3.000
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1956 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
168 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
168 bhp
148 bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
360 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
360 NM
340 NM
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
135 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
9.32 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.97 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
9.32 kg/bhp
9.97 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
53 mpg
67 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
41 mpg
city
58 mpg
No data
motorway
74 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
821 mi
Range
976 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
821 mi
976 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
86.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
109.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
545 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
586 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
