The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10)

€ 25,800
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 34,300
 Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300

ⓘ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 BMT is 4.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)
71.7
81.2
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 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 BMT (10 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 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 BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
3199 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4707 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
461 lb
12.6 %
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
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 manual transmission

Engine

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
939 A9.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
120 hp
206 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

Performance

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
127 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

▶ REPLAY
26.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.77 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
26.66 lb/hp
17.77 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
40 mpg
35 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
30 mpg
city
26 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
737 mi
Range
639 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
737 mi
639 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
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).
139.9 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
139.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1210 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data