The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V Selespeed (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)

€ 35,500
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V Selespeed (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
€ 36,800
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800

ⓘ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
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V Selespeed (08 - 09)
72
77.8
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)
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
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V Selespeed (08 - 09)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)
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
3629 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V Selespeed (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
278 lb
7.66 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
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
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
182 hp
168 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
170 lb‑ft
258 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
137 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
18.41 lb/hp
21.6 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
42 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
26 mpg
42 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
19 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
754 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
478 mi
754 mi
VW Passat 2.0 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).
115.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
172.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 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
1221 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data