The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14)
€ 34,400
€ 25,400
€ 34,400
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 2.2 JTS 16V is 13.6 cm shorter, 0.8 cm wider and 4.8 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
1422
1828
1975
1470
1820
2062
1828 mm
Width
1820 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1422 mm
Height
1470 mm
2700
4660
2712
4796
4660 mm
Length
4796 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
1520 kg
Kerb Weight
1440 kg
1995 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg
Weight Difference:
80 kg
5.26 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Typ 939
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
939 A5.000
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2198 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
182 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
182 bhp
120 bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
230 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
230 NM
200 NM
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
8.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
8.35 kg/bhp
12 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
31 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
22 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
motorway
55 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
473 mi
Range
690 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
473 mi
690 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
174.3 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 2.2 JTS 16V
174.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
218 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
