The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10)

€ 32,900
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 34,300
 Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
€ 32,900
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 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 4MOTION (15 - 17)
72.1
82
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10)
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 4MOTION (15 - 17)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10)
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
3523 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4707 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
137 lb
3.74 %
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
*DFG*
Engine Code
939 A9.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
148 hp
206 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
251 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
134 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

▶ REPLAY
23.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.77 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
23.8 lb/hp
17.77 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
52 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
52 mpg
35 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
43 mpg
city
26 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
912 mi
Range
639 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
912 mi
639 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
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).
139.9 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
92.5 kWh
139.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 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
1371 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data