The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 Q-Tronic (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
€ 43,300
€ 32,400
€ 43,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI.
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3344 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
414 lb
11.01 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Typ 939
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.8 TSI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
939 A.000
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
256 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
14.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
14.68 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
19 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
13 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
354 mi
Range
621 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
354 mi
621 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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).
132.6 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
229.2 kWh
132.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
460 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
