The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V Selespeed (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 35,500
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V Selespeed (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
€ 33,900
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V Selespeed (08 - 09)
72
77.8
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (17 - 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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (17 - 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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V Selespeed (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.56 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (17 - 18)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
939 A5.000
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
182 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
182 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
170 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
18.41 lb/hp
23 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
26 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
19 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
954 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
478 mi
954 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
88.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
172.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1248 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data