The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 34,400
€ 35,200
€ 34,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI BMT.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
56
72
77.8
58.1
72.1
82
72 in
Width
72.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56 in
Height
58.1 in
106.3
183.5
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 1.8 TSI BMT
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.63 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
939 A5.000
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
182 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
182 hp
178 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
18.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
18.41 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
26 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
18 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
473 mi
Range
695 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
473 mi
695 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI 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).
111.8 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
174.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
