The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (10 - 14)

€ 41,200
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
€ 31,100
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (10 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100

ⓘ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 TDI BMT.
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09)
72
77.8
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (10 - 14)
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
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (10 - 14)
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 TDI BMT
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3688 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.7 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (10 - 14)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Typ 939
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
152 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
14.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.72 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
14.51 lb/hp
26.72 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
21 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
14 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
376 mi
Range
797 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
376 mi
797 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI 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).
109.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
216 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data