The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10)
€ 32,600
€ 36,600
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘ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 2.4 JTDM 20V.
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
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 2.4 JTDM 20V
3530 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4839 lb
Weight Difference:
262 lb
6.91 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
B7
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMP
Engine Code
939 A9.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
138 hp
206 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
131 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
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25.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.41 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
25.58 lb/hp
18.41 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
45 mpg
33 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
36 mpg
city
24 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
836 mi
Range
604 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
836 mi
604 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Environmental Impact
107 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).
148.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
107 kWh
148.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1232 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
