The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 09)

€ 35,200
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
€ 40,100
 Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
72
77.8
72.1 in
Width
72 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.1 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
106.3
183.5
187.7 in
Length
183.5 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4751 lb
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.91 %
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 09)

General

VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
B8
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJS*
Engine Code
939 A3.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
197 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

Performance

VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
144 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

▶ REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.8 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
18.33 lb/hp
18.8 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
40 mpg
30 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
33 mpg
city
21 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
695 mi
Range
551 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
695 mi
551 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
162.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
162.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data