The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V Selespeed (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)

€ 35,500
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V Selespeed (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
€ 32,000
 VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18) VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 35,500
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 4.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V Selespeed (08 - 09)
72
77.8
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (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 Selespeed (08 - 09)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (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 1.6 TDI BMT
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V Selespeed (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4 %
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Typ 939
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
939 A5.000
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
182 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
182 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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

397 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.26 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
18.41 lb/hp
27.26 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
26 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
19 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
894 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
478 mi
894 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
84.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
172.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data