The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 11)
€ 30,100

€ 29,000

€ 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 4.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
57.9
71.7
81.2
56
72
77.8
71.7 in
Width
72 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.9 in
Height
56 in
106.8
187.8
106.3
183.5
187.8 in
Length
183.5 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
3311 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.03 %

General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
B7
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
939 B3.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
158 hp
168 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
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
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
▶ REPLAY
20.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.54 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
20.96 lb/hp
20.54 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
44 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
25 mpg
city
34 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
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).
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
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1164 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data