The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10)

€ 34,600
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 36,600
 Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
€ 34,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600

ⓘ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 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
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
72.1
82
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (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 DSG (18 - 19)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (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
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
3404 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4839 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
388 lb
10.23 %
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
B8
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DSR*
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
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
251 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
135 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
56 mpg
33 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
46 mpg
city
24 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
976 mi
Range
604 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
976 mi
604 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).
148.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
86.4 kWh
148.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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