The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)

€ 30,600
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) 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
€ 30,600
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 10.9 cm longer, 0.8 cm narrower and 4.8 cm 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
1470
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
1820
2062
1422
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)
1828
1975
1820 mm
Width
1828 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1470 mm
Height
1422 mm
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
2712
4769
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)
2700
4660
4769 mm
Length
4660 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
1598 kg
Kerb Weight
1565 kg
2120 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2040 kg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
33 kg
2.07 %
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
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual 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
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1956 CC
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 bhp
168 bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
220 NM
360 NM
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

136 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

122 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco

 REPLAY
10.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.32 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
10.8 kg/bhp
9.32 kg/bhp
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
6.9 kg  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined  per 100 miles
55 mpg  ( 62 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
7 MPGe
62 MPGe
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
9.2 kg
city
43 mpg
5.6 kg
motorway
No data
21 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
303 mi
Range
853 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
853 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
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).
104.9 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
136 g/km (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
522 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
405 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data