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 4.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
71.7
81.2
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V Selespeed (08 - 09)
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 2.2 JTS 16V Selespeed (08 - 09)
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 2.2 JTS 16V
3344 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.21 %
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
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CDA*
Engine Code
939 A5.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
158 hp
182 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
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

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V

▶ REPLAY
21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.41 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
21.16 lb/hp
18.41 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
26 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
25 mpg
city
19 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
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
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 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