The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)
€ 44,300
€ 25,200
€ 44,300
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 VW Passat GTE is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V.
VW Passat GTE
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
57.3
72.1
82
56
72
77.8
72.1 in
Width
72 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.3 in
Height
56 in
109.9
187.7
106.3
183.5
187.7 in
Length
183.5 in
109.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat GTE
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
368 lb
9.69 %
General
VW Passat GTE
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
B8
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat GTE
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DGE*
Engine Code
939 A1.000
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat GTE
215 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Performance
VW Passat GTE
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
140 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.05 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
17.66 lb/hp
29.05 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat GTE
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Passat GTE
138 mpg
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
No data
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1827 mi
Range
737 mi
VW Passat GTE
1827 mi
737 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Environmental Impact
32.2 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 GTE
32.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat GTE
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
