The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 Q-Tronic (08 - 09)

€ 33,000
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
€ 43,300
 Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 Q-Tronic (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300

ⓘ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 3.2 JTS V6 24V.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
72.1
82
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
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 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
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 3.2 JTS V6 24V
3280 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4806 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
478 lb
12.72 %
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 Q-Tronic (08 - 09)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
B8
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CZE*
Engine Code
939 A.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
148 hp
256 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
184 lb‑ft
237 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V

Performance

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
134 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V

▶ REPLAY
22.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.68 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
22.16 lb/hp
14.68 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
19 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
43 mpg
19 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
36 mpg
city
13 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
354 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
746 mi
354 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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).
229.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
104.1 kWh
229.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
460 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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