The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI (10 - 14)
€ 29,000
€ 33,500
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V is 4.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
56
72
77.8
57.9
71.7
81.2
72 in
Width
71.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56 in
Height
57.9 in
106.3
183.5
106.8
187.8
183.5 in
Length
187.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3389 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
62 lb
1.8 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Typ 939
Generation
B7
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 manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
939 B3.000
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
168 hp
207 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
266 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.37 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
20.54 lb/hp
16.37 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
44 mpg
33 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
34 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
821 mi
Range
604 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
821 mi
604 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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).
136.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
109.1 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
