The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
€ 38,900
€ 44,300
€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘ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 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat GTE
56
72
77.8
57.3
72.1
82
72 in
Width
72.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56 in
Height
57.3 in
106.3
183.5
109.9
187.7
183.5 in
Length
187.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat GTE
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
236 lb
6.22 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat GTE
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat GTE
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
939 A.000
Engine Code
*DGE*
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
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
256 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
237 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat GTE
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
▶ REPLAY
13.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
13.91 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
138 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
21 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat GTE
14 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
390 mi
Range
1827 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
390 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
32.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
208.4 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
