The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Q-Tronic (09 - 10)
€ 32,800

€ 29,600

€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 EcoFuel is 4.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
57.9
71.7
81.2
56
72
77.8
71.7 in
Width
72 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.9 in
Height
56 in
106.8
187.8
106.3
183.5
187.8 in
Length
183.5 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
3569 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.03 %

General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
B7
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 EcoFuel
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDG*
Engine Code
939 A2.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
133 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
▶ REPLAY
24.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.39 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.11 lb/hp
23.39 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
35 mpg
35 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
27 mpg
city
25 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
8.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
283 mi
Range
639 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
283 mi
639 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
139.9 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
128.7 kWh
139.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data