The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 Q-Tronic (08 - 09)

€ 44,200
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 43,300
 Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 Q-Tronic (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
€ 44,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300

ⓘ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 3.2 JTS V6 24V.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
72.1
82
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 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 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 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 3.2 JTS V6 24V
3794 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4806 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
35 lb
0.92 %
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 Q-Tronic (08 - 09)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
B8
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CUA*
Engine Code
939 A.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
237 hp
256 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
369 lb‑ft
237 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
149 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
19 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
43 mpg
19 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
36 mpg
city
13 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
354 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
746 mi
354 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
229.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
113.1 kWh
229.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
460 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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