The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
€ 28,700
€ 36,300
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300
ⓘ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 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 1.9 JTDM 16V.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
58.1
72.1
82
56
72
77.8
72.1 in
Width
72 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.1 in
Height
56 in
109.7
187.7
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 1.9 JTDM 16V
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.15 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
B8
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZC*
Engine Code
939 A2.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
▶ REPLAY
25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.39 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
25 lb/hp
23.39 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
33 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
39 mpg
city
24 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
733 mi
Range
613 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
733 mi
613 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
146.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
146.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
