The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10)

€ 35,700
VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TSI
€ 36,600
 Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
€ 35,700
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 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 2.4 JTDM 20V.
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
71.7
81.2
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10)
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 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10)
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 2.4 JTDM 20V
3404 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4839 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
388 lb
10.23 %
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
B7
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
939 A9.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
207 hp
206 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
147 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
33 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
22 mpg
city
24 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
604 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
565 mi
604 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
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).
148.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
148.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
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