The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)

€ 38,500
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 25,200
 Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Passat 2.0 TSI 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 1.9 JTDM 8V.
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (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 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (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 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.21 %
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
B8
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXD*
Engine Code
939 A1.000
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
153 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V

▶ REPLAY
15.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.05 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
15.29 lb/hp
29.05 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
30 mpg
city
30 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
651 mi
Range
737 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
651 mi
737 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
119.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data