The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (18 - 19) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco (09 - 10)
€ 32,300

€ 25,600

€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
58.1
72.1
82
56
72
77.8
72.1 in
Width
72 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.1 in
Height
56 in
109.7
187.7
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 SCR
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.35 %

General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
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 SCR
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DSR*
Engine Code
939 A1.000
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
137 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
▶ REPLAY
22.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.05 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
22.39 lb/hp
29.05 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
57 mpg
45 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
47 mpg
city
36 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1000 mi
Range
836 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
1000 mi
836 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
84.3 kWh
107 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 4
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1206 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data