The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)

€ 40,100
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
€ 40,700
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,700

ⓘ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 Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
72
77.8
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
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 Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
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
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
146 lb
3.94 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)

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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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 A3.000
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
197 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

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

377 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
18.8 lb/hp
19.03 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
30 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
30 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
21 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
837 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
551 mi
837 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
100.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
162.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 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
1336 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data