The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V Selespeed (08 - 09)

€ 32,400
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) VW Passat 1.8 TSI
€ 35,500
 Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V Selespeed (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500

ⓘ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 2.2 JTS 16V.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
1470
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
1820
2062
1422
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V Selespeed (08 - 09)
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 DSG (10 - 12)
2712
4769
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V Selespeed (08 - 09)
2700
4660
4769 mm
Length
4660 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
1517 kg
Kerb Weight
1520 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1995 kg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
3 kg
0.2 %
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V Selespeed (08 - 09)

General

VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
B7
Generation
Typ 939
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)

Engine

VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CDA*
Engine Code
939 A5.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
2198 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
182 bhp
at 6500 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
158 bhp
182 bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 4500 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
250 NM
230 NM
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V

Performance

VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
137 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

118 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

121 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V

▶ REPLAY
9.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.35 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
9.6 kg/bhp
8.35 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
40 mpg
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
30 mpg
city
22 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
621 mi
478 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 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).
172.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
132.6 kWh
172.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
162 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 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