The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18)

€ 29,000
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
€ 26,800
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 Eco is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)
72
77.8
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18)
72.1
82
72 in
Width
72.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18)
109.7
187.7
183.5 in
Length
187.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
437 lb
12.67 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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 manual transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
939 B3.000
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
168 hp
123 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
266 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
135 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.5 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
20.54 lb/hp
24.5 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
46 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
853 mi
Range
692 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
853 mi
692 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
100.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
104.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1197 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data