The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)

€ 32,800
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 29,000
 Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
€ 32,800
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 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 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)
71.7
81.2
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)
72
77.8
71.7 in
Width
72 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.9 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)
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 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
3569 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.33 %
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
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 manual transmission

Engine

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDG*
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 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
168 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco

Performance

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
133 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
35 mpg
46 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
8.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
283 mi
Range
853 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
283 mi
853 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
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).
104.9 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
128.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
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