The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)

€ 30,500
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18) VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
€ 29,000
 Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
€ 30,500
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 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 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
57.5
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
72.1
82
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)
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 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)
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 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
201 lb
5.83 %
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)

General

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
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 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DCZ*
Engine Code
939 B3.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
118 hp
168 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco

Performance

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
130 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco

▶ REPLAY
27.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.54 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
27.54 lb/hp
20.54 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
64 mpg
46 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
55 mpg
city
36 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
991 mi
Range
853 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
991 mi
853 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
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).
104.9 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
76.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
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