The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10)

€ 36,800
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 36,600
 Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
€ 36,800
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 TDI BMT 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 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)
71.7
81.2
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10)
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 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10)
106.3
183.5
187.8 in
Length
183.5 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
3629 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4839 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
163 lb
4.3 %
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
B7
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFG*
Engine Code
939 A9.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
168 hp
206 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
137 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

▶ REPLAY
21.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.41 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
21.6 lb/hp
18.41 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
42 mpg
33 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
35 mpg
city
24 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
754 mi
Range
604 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
754 mi
604 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
148.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
115.2 kWh
148.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1221 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data