The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18)

€ 41,200
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
€ 26,800
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09)
72
77.8
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18)
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 Q4 (08 - 09)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18)
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 1.4 TSI BMT
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
701 lb
18.87 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Typ 939
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
939 A.000
Engine Code
*CZC*
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
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
256 hp
123 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
237 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
152 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
14.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.5 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
14.51 lb/hp
24.5 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
21 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
14 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
376 mi
Range
692 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
376 mi
692 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
216 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).
100.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
216 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1197 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data