The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)

€ 33,000
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
€ 29,000
 Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

ⓘ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 ACT 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 Eco.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
72.1
82
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 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 ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 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 ACT
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
3280 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
170 lb
4.93 %
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
B8
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZE*
Engine Code
939 B3.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
148 hp
168 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco

Performance

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
134 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco

▶ REPLAY
22.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.54 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
22.16 lb/hp
20.54 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
43 mpg
46 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
36 mpg
city
36 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
853 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
746 mi
853 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
104.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1327 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data