The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)

€ 26,800
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 26,700
 Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
€ 26,800
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 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18)
72.1
82
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)
72
77.8
72.1 in
Width
72 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.1 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)
106.3
183.5
187.7 in
Length
183.5 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
437 lb
12.67 %
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
B8
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 2.0 JTDM 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZC*
Engine Code
939 B4.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
134 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V

Performance

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
129 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V

▶ REPLAY
24.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.75 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
24.5 lb/hp
25.75 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
46 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
35 mpg
city
36 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
692 mi
Range
853 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
692 mi
853 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1197 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data