The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 34,300
€ 43,200
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 3.6 V6.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
3.61 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Typ 939
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
939 A9.000
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
206 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat 3.6 V6
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
▶ REPLAY
17.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
17.77 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
35 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
26 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
639 mi
Range
454 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
639 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
139.9 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
