The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 38,600
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (14 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 41,200
 Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200

ⓘ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 DSG (14 - 18)
72.1
82
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (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 DSG (14 - 18)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (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
3415 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
300 lb
8.08 %
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (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
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*DFH*
Engine Code
939 A.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
187 hp
256 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
295 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
146 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V

▶ REPLAY
18.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.51 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
18.26 lb/hp
14.51 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
52 mpg
combined
21 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
52 mpg
21 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
44 mpg
city
14 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
912 mi
Range
376 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
912 mi
376 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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).
216 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
92.5 kWh
216 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 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
1237 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data