The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)
€ 30,400
€ 29,000
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco.
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
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 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.95 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
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 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMP
Engine Code
939 B3.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
138 hp
168 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
132 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
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25.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.54 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
25.24 lb/hp
20.54 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
46 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
41 mpg
city
36 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
925 mi
Range
853 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
925 mi
853 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
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).
104.9 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
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
