The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 34,400
€ 35,500
€ 34,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘ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 4.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
56
72
77.8
57.9
71.7
81.2
72 in
Width
71.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56 in
Height
57.9 in
106.3
183.5
106.8
187.8
183.5 in
Length
187.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3437 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.5 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Typ 939
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
939 A5.000
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
182 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
182 hp
175 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
170 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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18.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.64 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
18.41 lb/hp
19.64 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
26 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
18 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
473 mi
Range
836 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
473 mi
836 mi
VW Passat 2.0 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).
107 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
174.3 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1237 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
