The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)

€ 40,100
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
€ 43,200
 VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) VW Passat 3.6 V6
€ 40,100
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
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
72
77.8
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
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
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
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
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4938 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.45 %
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)

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 automatic 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 A3.000
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
197 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 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
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 3.6 V6

▶ REPLAY
18.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
18.8 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
30 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
30 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
21 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
454 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
551 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
162.5 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
335 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