The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 09)

€ 36,300
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 40,100
 Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
€ 36,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100

ⓘ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 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 2.4 JTDM 20V.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17)
72.1
82
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (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 SCR BMT (15 - 17)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (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 SCR BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4751 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.42 %
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 09)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
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 automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFH*
Engine Code
939 A3.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
187 hp
197 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
147 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
56 mpg
30 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
47 mpg
city
21 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
976 mi
Range
551 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
976 mi
551 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
162.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
86.4 kWh
162.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data