The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Q-Tronic (09 - 10)

€ 30,100
VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI
€ 29,600
 Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Q-Tronic (09 - 10) Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘ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 VW Passat 1.4 TSI is 4.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13)
71.7
81.2
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Q-Tronic (09 - 10)
72
77.8
71.7 in
Width
72 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.9 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Q-Tronic (09 - 10)
106.3
183.5
187.8 in
Length
183.5 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4508 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.55 %
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Q-Tronic (09 - 10)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
B7
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CKM*
Engine Code
939 A2.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V

Performance

VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V

▶ REPLAY
20.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.39 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
20.69 lb/hp
23.39 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
35 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
669 mi
Range
639 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
669 mi
639 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
139.9 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
139.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data