The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 14)
€ 41,200
€ 31,300
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300
ⓘ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
72
77.8
57.9
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
106.3
183.5
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
3439 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.43 %
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
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
131 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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14.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.92 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
14.51 lb/hp
24.92 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
45 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
21 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
14 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
376 mi
Range
836 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
376 mi
836 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).
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).
107 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
216 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 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
1257 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
