The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)

€ 36,600
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
€ 32,800
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 4.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10)
72
77.8
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 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 Q4 (08 - 10)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 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 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3792 lb
Curb Weight
3569 lb
4839 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4718 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
223 lb
5.88 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Typ 939
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
939 A9.000
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
206 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
295 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
141 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
18.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
18.41 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
33 mpg
35 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
604 mi
Range
283 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
604 mi
283 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
148.1 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).
128.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
148.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data