The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 11)

€ 31,300
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 29,000
 Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
€ 31,300
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 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
72.1
82
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 11)
72
77.8
72.1 in
Width
72 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.1 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 11)
106.3
183.5
187.7 in
Length
183.5 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.74 %
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 11)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
B8
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 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DSR*
Engine Code
939 B3.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
168 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
137 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V

▶ REPLAY
21.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.54 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
21.97 lb/hp
20.54 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
44 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
48 mpg
city
34 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
976 mi
Range
821 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
976 mi
821 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
109.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data