The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 14) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10)

€ 31,300
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 34,300
 Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300

ⓘ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 DSG (10 - 14)
71.7
81.2
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (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 DSG (10 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (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
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4707 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.01 %
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (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
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
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
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 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
236 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
131 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

▶ REPLAY
24.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.77 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
24.92 lb/hp
17.77 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
45 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
45 mpg
35 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
37 mpg
city
26 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
836 mi
Range
639 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
836 mi
639 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).
139.9 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
107 kWh
139.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 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
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data