The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)
€ 32,800
€ 25,200
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 EcoFuel is 4.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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 8V
3569 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
3.95 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
B7
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 1.9 JTDM 8V
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDG*
Engine Code
939 A1.000
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
133 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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24.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.05 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.11 lb/hp
29.05 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy
15.3 lb✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
40 mpg
( 45 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6 MPGe
45 MPGe
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
20.6 lb
city
30 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
No data
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
303 mi
Range
737 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
737 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Environmental Impact
31.5 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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
