The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14)

€ 34,300
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
€ 29,100
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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 2.4 JTDM 20V is 10.9 cm shorter, 0.8 cm wider and 4.8 cm lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
1422
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10)
1828
1975
1470
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
1820
2062
1828 mm
Width
1820 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1422 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10)
2700
4660
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
2712
4769
4660 mm
Length
4769 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
1660 kg
Kerb Weight
1532 kg
2135 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2100 kg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
128 kg
7.71 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Typ 939
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
939 A9.000
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2387 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
206 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
206 bhp
138 bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
400 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
400 NM
320 NM
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
144 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

113 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
8.06 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.1 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
8.06 kg/bhp
11.1 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
61 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
42 mpg
61 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
639 mi
Range
946 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
639 mi
946 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
94.6 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
139.9 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
568 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data