The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 38,900
€ 30,100
€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 3.2 JTS V6 24V is 10.9 cm shorter, 0.8 cm wider and 4.8 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI.
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
1422
1828
1975
1470
1820
2062
1828 mm
Width
1820 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1422 mm
Height
1470 mm
2700
4660
2712
4769
4660 mm
Length
4769 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1502 kg
2090 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
113 kg
7 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Typ 939
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
939 A.000
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3195 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
256 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
256 bhp
158 bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
322 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
322 NM
250 NM
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
6.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.51 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
6.31 kg/bhp
9.51 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
26 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
17 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
69 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
390 mi
Range
630 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
390 mi
630 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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).
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).
130.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
208.4 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
260 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
160 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
528 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
