The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - 19)

€ 29,000
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
€ 48,200
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - 19) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,200

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)
72
77.8
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - 19)
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 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - 19)
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 2.0 TDI SCR
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5004 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.95 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - 19)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
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 Eco
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 Eco
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 Eco
266 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
135 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
20.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.81 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
20.54 lb/hp
15.81 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
46 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
36 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
853 mi
Range
720 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
853 mi
720 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
117.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
104.9 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data