The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10)
€ 43,200
€ 34,300
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘ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 10.9 cm longer, 0.8 cm narrower and 4.8 cm taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
1470
1820
2062
1422
1828
1975
1820 mm
Width
1828 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1470 mm
Height
1422 mm
2712
4769
2700
4660
4769 mm
Length
4660 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
1722 kg
Kerb Weight
1660 kg
2240 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2135 kg
Weight Difference:
62 kg
3.6 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
B7
Generation
Typ 939
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
*BWS*
Engine Code
939 A9.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3597 CC
Engine Capacity
2387 CC
296 bhp
at 6600 rpm
Power
206 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 bhp
206 bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
350 NM
400 NM
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
▶ REPLAY
5.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.06 kg/bhp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
5.82 kg/bhp
8.06 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
30 mpg
42 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
23 mpg
city
31 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
No data
68 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
454 mi
Range
639 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
639 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
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 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
215 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
518 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
405 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
