The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)
€ 52,800
€ 25,200
€ 52,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW ActiveHybrid 3 is 1.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V.
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
56.3
71.3
80
56
72
77.8
71.3 in
Width
72 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.3 in
Height
56 in
110.6
182
106.3
183.5
182 in
Length
183.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.12 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
F30
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
939 A1.000
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
335 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
332 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.05 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
11.39 lb/hp
29.05 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
40 mpg
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
44 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
600 mi
Range
737 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
600 mi
737 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
121.3 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
111.8 kWh
121.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
