The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)

€ 43,700
VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat GTE
€ 26,700
 Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
€ 43,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Passat GTE is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V.
VW Passat GTE
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
58.4
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
72.1
82
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)
72
77.8
72.1 in
Width
72 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.4 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
191.9
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)
106.3
183.5
191.9 in
Length
183.5 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat GTE
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.54 %
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)

General

VW Passat GTE
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
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 2.0 JTDM 16V
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DGE*
Engine Code
939 B4.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat GTE
215 hp
134 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V

Performance

VW Passat GTE
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
138 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat GTE

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V

▶ REPLAY
17.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.75 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
17.74 lb/hp
25.75 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat GTE
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
168 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Passat GTE
168 mpg
46 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
No data
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
2219 mi
Range
853 mi
VW Passat GTE
2219 mi
853 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Environmental Impact
26.6 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Passat GTE
26.6 kWh
104.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 5
43 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat GTE
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data