The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
€ 38,900
€ 34,100
€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,100
ⓘ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 4.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
56
72
77.8
58.1
72.1
82
72 in
Width
72.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56 in
Height
58.1 in
106.3
183.5
109.7
188
183.5 in
Length
188 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.56 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Typ 939
Generation
B8
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 manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
939 A.000
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
256 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
237 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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13.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.72 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
13.91 lb/hp
22.72 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
21 mpg
59 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
14 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
390 mi
Range
917 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
390 mi
917 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
82.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
208.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
