The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09)

€ 33,600
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 38,900
 Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,900

ⓘ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 3.2 JTS V6 24V.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
72.1
82
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09)
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 DSG (14 - 17)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09)
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 3.2 JTS V6 24V
3309 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.05 %
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
B8
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*DSR*
Engine Code
939 A.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
256 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
237 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V

▶ REPLAY
22.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.91 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
22.36 lb/hp
13.91 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
21 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
21 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
44 mpg
city
14 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
912 mi
Range
390 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
912 mi
390 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
208.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
208.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
418 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1188 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data