Car comparison

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6vsVolkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Alfa Romeo 159

3.2 JTS V6

260 hp3195 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2008-2009
VS

Volkswagen Passat (B6)

3.2 V6 FSI

250 hp3168 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2006-2010

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Highest torque
    330 Nm
    243 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.9 L/100 km
    16.9 mpg US
    20.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    694 km
    431 mi
  • Largest trunk
    541 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    260 hp
    194 kW
  • Lightest
    1,540 kg
    3,395 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    169 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    58/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
Power
260hp194kW
250hp186kW
Torque
322Nm237lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,585kg3,494lb
Gross weight
2,090kg4,608lb
2,270kg5,004lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
246 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
70.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
65.3s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
22.0s
Calculated
23.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
13.9L/100 km16.9mpg US20.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
636km395mi
Calculated
694km431mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,195cc195cu in
3,168cc193cu in
Length
4,660mm183in
4,765mm188in
Width
1,828mm72in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,422mm56in
1,472mm58in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,709mm107in
Front track
1,578mm62in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,555mm61in
1,551mm61in
Ground clearance-
114mm4in
Trunk volume
405L
541L
Max trunk volume-
1,067L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
68L
CO2 emissions
260g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSIPowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V66,300 rpm4,500 rpm6,550 rpm
VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI6,250 rpm3,000 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.0 s
23.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
246 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
260 hp
194 kW
VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
250 hp
186 kW

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI and Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
322 Nm
237 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
330 Nm
243 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
1,585 kg
3,494 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
246 km/h
153 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V67.1 s
VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI6.9 s

Although Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 has more power, Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI and Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI and Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6: 1.2 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
636 km
395 mi
VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
694 km
431 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
260 hp
194 kW
7.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
250 hp
186 kW
6.9 s
246 km/h
153 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
541 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,765 mm
187.6 in
Height
1,472 mm
58.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
7.1 s
VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
6.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
Power
260 hp
194 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
322 Nm
237 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
Fuel consumption
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
541 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,765 mm
187.6 in
Height
1,472 mm
58.0 in
Range score
636 km
395 mi
694 km
431 mi
CO2 score
260 g/km
-
Trunk score
405 L
14.3 cu ft
541 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI
Consumption11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.25 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.98 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,888 LC/year2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI

  • Has 8 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 58 km (36 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 136 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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