The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

€ 38,900
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
€ 47,700
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,700

ⓘ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 2.0 TSI OPF.
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09)
72
77.8
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
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 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
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 2.0 TSI OPF
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4872 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.12 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Typ 939
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
939 A.000
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 5600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
256 hp
268 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
237 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

▶ REPLAY
13.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.57 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
13.91 lb/hp
13.57 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
21 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
14 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
390 mi
Range
595 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
390 mi
595 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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).
130.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
208.4 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data