The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)

€ 35,700
VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TSI
€ 29,000
 Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
€ 35,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Passat 2.0 TSI is 4.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco.
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
71.7
81.2
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)
72
77.8
71.7 in
Width
72 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.9 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)
106.3
183.5
187.8 in
Length
183.5 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
3404 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.33 %
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
B7
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
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
939 B3.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
207 hp
168 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
147 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco

▶ REPLAY
16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.54 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
16.44 lb/hp
20.54 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
46 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
22 mpg
city
36 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
853 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
565 mi
853 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Environmental Impact
145.8 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 TSI
145.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data