The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)
€ 30,400
€ 25,200
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI is 4.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V.
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
57.9
71.7
81.2
56
72
77.8
71.7 in
Width
72 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.9 in
Height
56 in
106.8
187.8
106.3
183.5
187.8 in
Length
183.5 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.58 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
B7
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMP
Engine Code
939 A1.000
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
138 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
132 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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25.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.05 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
25.24 lb/hp
29.05 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
41 mpg
city
30 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
925 mi
Range
737 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
925 mi
737 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
