The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)

€ 34,400
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
€ 31,600
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
€ 34,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V 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 ACT.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V (08 - 09)
72
77.8
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (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 2.2 JTS 16V (08 - 09)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (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 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.74 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Typ 939
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
939 A5.000
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
182 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
182 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
170 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

▶ REPLAY
18.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.66 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
18.41 lb/hp
20.66 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
26 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
18 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
473 mi
Range
748 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
473 mi
748 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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).
92.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
174.3 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data