The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)

€ 36,600
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
€ 38,500
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500

ⓘ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 10.7 cm shorter, 0.4 cm narrower and 5.4 cm lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
1422
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10)
1828
1975
1476
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
1832
2083
1828 mm
Width
1832 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1422 mm
Height
1476 mm
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10)
2700
4660
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
2786
4767
4660 mm
Length
4767 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
1720 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
2195 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2080 kg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
215 kg
12.5 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Typ 939
Generation
B8
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
939 A9.000
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2387 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
206 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
206 bhp
217 bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
400 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
400 NM
350 NM
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
141 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

62 mph 62
mph

93 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
8.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.94 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
8.35 kg/bhp
6.94 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
39 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
604 mi
Range
651 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
604 mi
651 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
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).
119.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
148.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
586 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data