The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10)
€ 30,500

€ 34,300

€ 30,500
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
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 2.4 JTDM 20V
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb

Weight Difference:
390 lb
10.66 %

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 gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
*CKM*
Engine Code
939 A9.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
158 hp
206 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
177 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
137 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
▶ REPLAY
20.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.77 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
20.69 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
38 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
38 mpg
35 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
29 mpg
city
26 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
702 mi
Range
639 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
702 mi
639 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
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).
139.9 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
117.5 kWh
139.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 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
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data