The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10)

€ 43,200
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) VW Passat 3.6 V6
€ 36,600
 Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
€ 43,200
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 3.6 V6 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 3.6 V6
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION 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 3.6 V6 4MOTION 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 3.6 V6
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4839 lb
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.11 %
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10)

General

VW Passat 3.6 V6
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
B7
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Passat 3.6 V6
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*BWS*
Engine Code
939 A9.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
206 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

Performance

VW Passat 3.6 V6
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 3.6 V6

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

▶ REPLAY
12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.41 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
18.41 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 3.6 V6
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
33 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
19 mpg
city
24 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
454 mi
Range
604 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
604 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).
148.1 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
148.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 3.6 V6
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
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