The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09)
€ 30,500
€ 41,200
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 3.2 JTS V6 24V.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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 3.2 JTS V6 24V
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
465 lb
12.52 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
B8
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DCZ*
Engine Code
939 A.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
118 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 SCR BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
237 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
130 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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27.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.51 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
27.54 lb/hp
14.51 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
21 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
64 mpg
21 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
55 mpg
city
14 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
991 mi
Range
376 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
991 mi
376 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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).
216 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
76.1 kWh
216 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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
