The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V (08 - 09)
€ 30,500
€ 34,400
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,400
ⓘ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 2.2 JTS 16V.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
57.5
72.1
82
56
72
77.8
72.1 in
Width
72 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.5 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 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.01 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
B8
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 SCR BlueMotion
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DCZ*
Engine Code
939 A5.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
118 hp
182 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
130 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
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27.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.41 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
27.54 lb/hp
18.41 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
64 mpg
26 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
55 mpg
city
18 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
991 mi
Range
473 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
991 mi
473 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
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).
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).
174.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
76.1 kWh
174.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
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
