The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
€ 32,400
€ 36,300
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300
ⓘ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 1.9 JTDM 16V.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
1470
1820
2062
1422
1828
1975
1820 mm
Width
1828 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1470 mm
Height
1422 mm
2712
4769
2700
4660
4769 mm
Length
4660 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
1517 kg
Kerb Weight
1570 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2045 kg
Weight Difference:
53 kg
3.38 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
B7
Generation
Typ 939
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
939 A2.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1910 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
158 bhp
148 bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
250 NM
320 NM
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
▶ REPLAY
9.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.61 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
9.6 kg/bhp
10.61 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
40 mpg
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
30 mpg
city
29 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
621 mi
Range
613 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
621 mi
613 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
146.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
132.6 kWh
146.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
162 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
533 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
405 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
