The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
€ 34,300
€ 35,700
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘ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 4.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
56
72
77.8
57.9
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
106.3
183.5
106.8
187.8
183.5 in
Length
187.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
7 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Typ 939
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
939 A9.000
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
206 hp
207 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
295 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
17.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
17.77 lb/hp
16.44 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
35 mpg
31 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
639 mi
Range
565 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
639 mi
565 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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).
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).
145.8 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
139.9 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
