The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09)
€ 32,800
€ 41,200
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 10.9 cm longer, 0.8 cm narrower and 4.8 cm taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
1470
1820
2062
1422
1828
1975
1820 mm
Width
1828 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1470 mm
Height
1422 mm
2712
4769
2700
4660
4769 mm
Length
4660 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
1508 kg
Kerb Weight
1685 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2160 kg
Weight Difference:
177 kg
10.5 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
B7
Generation
Typ 939
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CKM*
Engine Code
939 A.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
3195 CC
158 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
256 bhp
at 6300 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
158 bhp
256 bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
322 NM
at 4500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
240 NM
322 NM
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
137 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
▶ REPLAY
9.54 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.58 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
9.54 kg/bhp
6.58 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
46 mpg
25 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
37 mpg
city
17 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
69 L
713 mi
Range
376 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
713 mi
376 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
216 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
115.6 kWh
216 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
142 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
532 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
405 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
