The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 Q-Tronic (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
€ 43,300
€ 27,500
€ 43,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 1.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
56
72
77.8
57.6
71.7
81.2
72 in
Width
71.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56 in
Height
57.6 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.73 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
939 A.000
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
256 hp
104 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
237 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
152 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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14.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
14.68 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
19 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
13 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
354 mi
Range
1061 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
354 mi
1061 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
229.2 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).
84.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
229.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
460 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
