The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09)
€ 30,100
€ 38,900
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,900
ⓘ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 3.2 JTS V6 24V.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
57.9
71.7
81.2
56
72
77.8
71.7 in
Width
72 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.9 in
Height
56 in
106.8
187.8
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 3.2 JTS V6 24V
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
291 lb
8.17 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
B7
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CKM*
Engine Code
939 A.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
158 hp
256 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
237 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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20.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.91 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
20.69 lb/hp
13.91 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
21 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
21 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
28 mpg
city
14 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
669 mi
Range
390 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
669 mi
390 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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).
208.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
208.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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
