The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)

€ 38,900
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
€ 33,900
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V 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 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09)
72
77.8
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 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 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)
109.7
187.7
183.5 in
Length
187.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3115 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
445 lb
12.5 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Typ 939
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
939 A.000
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
256 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
237 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

▶ REPLAY
13.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.05 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
13.91 lb/hp
21.05 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
21 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
14 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
390 mi
Range
719 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
390 mi
719 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Environmental Impact
208.4 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).
96.6 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
208.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data