The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 11)

€ 30,100
VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12) VW Passat 1.8 TSI
€ 29,000
 Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
€ 30,100
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Passat 1.8 TSI is 10.9 cm longer, 0.8 cm narrower and 4.8 cm taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
1470
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)
1820
2062
1422
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 11)
1828
1975
1820 mm
Width
1828 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1470 mm
Height
1422 mm
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)
2712
4769
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 11)
2700
4660
4769 mm
Length
4660 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
1502 kg
Kerb Weight
1565 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2040 kg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
63 kg
4.03 %
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 11)

General

VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
B7
Generation
Typ 939
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDA*
Engine Code
939 B3.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1956 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
158 bhp
168 bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
250 NM
360 NM
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V

Performance

VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
137 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

118 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

122 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V

▶ REPLAY
9.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.32 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
9.51 kg/bhp
9.32 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
41 mpg
53 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
29 mpg
city
41 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
630 mi
Range
821 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
630 mi
821 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
109.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
130.7 kWh
109.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
160 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
528 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
405 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data