The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 32,400
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) VW Passat 1.8 TSI
€ 26,700
 Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
71.7
81.2
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)
72
77.8
71.7 in
Width
72 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.9 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)
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
3344 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.07 %
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)

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
7-speed dual clutch 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 B4.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
158 hp
134 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
258 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
126 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V

▶ REPLAY
21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.75 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
21.16 lb/hp
25.75 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
46 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
46 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
25 mpg
city
36 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
853 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
621 mi
853 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
132.6 kWh
104.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 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
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data