The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Q-Tronic (09 - 10)
€ 43,200
€ 29,600
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 3.6 V6 is 4.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
57.9
71.7
81.2
56
72
77.8
71.7 in
Width
72 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.9 in
Height
56 in
106.8
187.8
106.3
183.5
187.8 in
Length
183.5 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
335 lb
8.82 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
B7
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BWS*
Engine Code
939 A2.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
▶ REPLAY
12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.39 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
23.39 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
35 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
19 mpg
city
25 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
454 mi
Range
639 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
639 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
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).
139.9 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
139.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
