The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17)

€ 34,300
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
€ 32,900
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V 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 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10)
72
77.8
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17)
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 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17)
109.7
187.7
183.5 in
Length
187.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3523 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
137 lb
3.74 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Typ 939
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
939 A9.000
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
206 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

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

371 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

▶ REPLAY
17.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.8 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
17.77 lb/hp
23.8 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
35 mpg
52 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
26 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
639 mi
Range
912 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
639 mi
912 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
92.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
139.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1371 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data