The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 29,000
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
€ 33,900
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900

ⓘ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 10.7 cm shorter, 0.4 cm narrower and 5.4 cm lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
1422
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)
1828
1975
1476
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (17 - 18)
1832
2083
1828 mm
Width
1832 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1422 mm
Height
1476 mm
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)
2700
4660
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (17 - 18)
2786
4767
4660 mm
Length
4767 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
1565 kg
Kerb Weight
1544 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2110 kg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
21 kg
1.34 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (17 - 18)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Typ 939
Generation
B8
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
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 BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
939 B3.000
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1956 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
168 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
168 bhp
148 bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
360 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
360 NM
340 NM
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

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

122 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco

62 mph 62
mph

121 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

▶ REPLAY
9.32 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.43 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
9.32 kg/bhp
10.43 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
66 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
55 mpg
66 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
43 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
motorway
72 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
853 mi
Range
954 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
853 mi
954 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
88.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
104.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
136 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
113 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
566 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
586 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data