The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
€ 34,700
€ 43,300
€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V.
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
58.1
72.1
82
56
72
77.8
72.1 in
Width
72 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.1 in
Height
56 in
109.7
187.7
106.3
183.5
187.7 in
Length
183.5 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb
Weight Difference:
628 lb
16.71 %
General
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
B8
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DPC*
Engine Code
939 A.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
256 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
237 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Performance
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
134 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
▶ REPLAY
21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.68 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
21.16 lb/hp
14.68 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
19 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
44 mpg
19 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
35 mpg
city
13 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
759 mi
Range
354 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
759 mi
354 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
229.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
102.4 kWh
229.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
241 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
460 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
