The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti (08 - 09)
€ 30,500
€ 34,200
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 1.9 JTDM 16V.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
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 BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.25 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
137 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
▶ REPLAY
20.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.31 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
20.69 lb/hp
23.31 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
38 mpg
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
29 mpg
city
30 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
702 mi
Range
737 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
702 mi
737 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Environmental Impact
117.5 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
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
117.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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
