The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)
€ 43,200
€ 25,200
€ 43,200
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 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 8V.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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 8V
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
368 lb
9.69 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BWS*
Engine Code
939 A1.000
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
▶ REPLAY
12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.05 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
29.05 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
19 mpg
city
30 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
454 mi
Range
737 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
737 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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).
121.3 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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
