The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 38,900
€ 32,600
€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 4.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI.
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
56
72
77.8
57.9
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
106.3
183.5
106.8
187.8
183.5 in
Length
187.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3530 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.87 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Typ 939
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
939 A.000
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
256 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
237 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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13.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.58 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
13.91 lb/hp
25.58 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
21 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
14 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
390 mi
Range
836 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
390 mi
836 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
107 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
208.4 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1232 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
