The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
€ 34,800

€ 36,300

€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300
ⓘ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 1.9 JTDM 16V.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
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 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
3508 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.31 %

General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMR
Engine Code
939 A2.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
168 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
139 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
▶ REPLAY
20.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.39 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
20.88 lb/hp
23.39 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
44 mpg
33 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
37 mpg
city
24 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
821 mi
Range
613 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
821 mi
613 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
146.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
109.1 kWh
146.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1188 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data