The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14)
€ 29,000
€ 25,400
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 Eco is 5.4 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
VW Passat 1.4 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
188.8
183.5 in
Length
188.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
VW Passat 1.4 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 Eco
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
939 B3.000
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
168 hp
120 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
266 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.46 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
20.54 lb/hp
26.46 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
46 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
853 mi
Range
690 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
853 mi
690 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
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).
119.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
104.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
