The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)
€ 30,100
€ 26,700
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 10.9 cm longer, 0.8 cm narrower and 4.8 cm taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
1470
1820
2062
1422
1828
1975
1820 mm
Width
1828 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1470 mm
Height
1422 mm
2712
4769
2700
4660
4769 mm
Length
4660 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
1483 kg
Kerb Weight
1565 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg
Weight Difference:
82 kg
5.24 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
B7
Generation
Typ 939
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CKM*
Engine Code
939 B4.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1956 CC
158 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
134 bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
240 NM
350 NM
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
137 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
▶ REPLAY
9.39 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.68 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
9.39 kg/bhp
11.68 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
43 mpg
55 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
33 mpg
city
43 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
669 mi
Range
853 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
669 mi
853 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 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).
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).
104.9 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
537 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
405 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
