The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)
€ 34,400
€ 32,000
€ 34,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘ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 10.7 cm shorter, 0.4 cm narrower and 5.4 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
1422
1828
1975
1476
1832
2083
1828 mm
Width
1832 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1422 mm
Height
1476 mm
2700
4660
2786
4767
4660 mm
Length
4767 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
1520 kg
Kerb Weight
1459 kg
1995 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg
Weight Difference:
61 kg
4.01 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Typ 939
Generation
B8
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
939 A5.000
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2198 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
182 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
182 bhp
118 bhp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
230 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
230 NM
250 NM
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
8.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.36 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
8.35 kg/bhp
12.36 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
31 mpg
69 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
22 mpg
city
61 mpg
No data
motorway
74 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
473 mi
Range
894 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
473 mi
894 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
84.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
174.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
218 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
104 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
541 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
586 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
