The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
€ 29,000

€ 51,500

€ 29,000
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 4.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
56
72
77.8
58.1
72.1
82
72 in
Width
72.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56 in
Height
58.1 in
106.3
183.5
109.7
188
183.5 in
Length
188 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.54 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Typ 939
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

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 B3.000
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
168 hp
237 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
266 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
135 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
20.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.09 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
20.54 lb/hp
16.09 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
44 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
34 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
821 mi
Range
720 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
821 mi
720 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
117.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
109.1 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data