The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 14) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco (09 - 10)
€ 30,600

€ 25,600

€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 8V Eco.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
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 Eco
3523 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.7 %

General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
B7
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
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 Eco
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 Eco
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
133 mph
Maximum Speed
122 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 Eco
▶ REPLAY
23.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.05 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
23.8 lb/hp
29.05 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
35 mpg
45 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
8.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
283 mi
Range
836 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
283 mi
836 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V 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).
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).
107 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
128.7 kWh
107 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data