The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V Selespeed (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
€ 35,500

€ 44,300

€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘ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 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat GTE
56
72
77.8
57.3
72.1
82
72 in
Width
72.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56 in
Height
57.3 in
106.3
183.5
109.9
187.7
183.5 in
Length
187.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat GTE
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
445 lb
11.72 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat GTE
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
939 A5.000
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
182 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
182 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
170 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
170 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat GTE
139 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat GTE
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18.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
18.41 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
138 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
26 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat GTE
19 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
478 mi
Range
1827 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
478 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
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).
32.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
172.4 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data