The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)

€ 30,500
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18) VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
€ 25,200
 Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
€ 30,500
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 VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
57.5
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
72.1
82
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)
72
77.8
72.1 in
Width
72 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.5 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)
106.3
183.5
187.7 in
Length
183.5 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.22 %
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)

General

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
B8
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DCZ*
Engine Code
939 A1.000
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
118 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V

Performance

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
130 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V

▶ REPLAY
27.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.05 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
27.54 lb/hp
29.05 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
64 mpg
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
55 mpg
city
30 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
991 mi
Range
737 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
991 mi
737 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
76.1 kWh
121.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data