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 4.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.1 inches 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
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)
72
77.8
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (17 - 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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (17 - 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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.33 %
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
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
168 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
266 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
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

400 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
20.54 lb/hp
23 lb/hp
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
46 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
46 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
36 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
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
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (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
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1248 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data