The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 Q-Tronic (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - 19)

€ 43,300
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 Q-Tronic (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
€ 32,600
 VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - 19) VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 43,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI SCR.
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
72
77.8
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - 19)
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 Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - 19)
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 1.6 TDI SCR
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
496 lb
13.2 %
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - 19)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Typ 939
Generation
B8
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
939 A.000
Engine Code
*DCZ*
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
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
256 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
237 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
152 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
14.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.65 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
14.68 lb/hp
27.65 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
19 mpg
59 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
13 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
354 mi
Range
917 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
354 mi
917 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
82.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
229.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
460 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data