The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09)
€ 26,200
€ 38,900
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,900
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT is 4.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
3305 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
7.19 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
B7
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
939 A.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
104 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 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
237 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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31.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.91 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
31.78 lb/hp
13.91 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
21 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
21 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
45 mpg
city
14 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
1012 mi
Range
390 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
1012 mi
390 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
208.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
208.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
