The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

€ 40,100
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
€ 34,800
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800

ⓘ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 Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
1828
1975
1470
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
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 Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
2700
4660
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
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
1680 kg
Kerb Weight
1591 kg
2155 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2130 kg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
89 kg
5.3 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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 A3.000
Engine Code
BMR
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2387 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
197 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
197 bhp
168 bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
400 NM
350 NM
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

62 mph 62
mph

119 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
8.53 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.47 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
8.53 kg/bhp
9.47 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
36 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
36 mpg
53 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
25 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
821 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
551 mi
821 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
162.5 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).
109.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
162.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 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
539 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data