The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)

€ 33,900
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 26,700
 Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 2.0 JTDM 16V.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (17 - 18)
72.1
82
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)
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 DSG (17 - 18)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)
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 2.0 JTDM 16V
3404 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.33 %
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
B8
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DSR*
Engine Code
939 B4.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
148 hp
134 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
135 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V

▶ REPLAY
23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.75 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
23 lb/hp
25.75 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
55 mpg
46 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
46 mpg
city
36 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
954 mi
Range
853 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
954 mi
853 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
88.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1248 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data