Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSIvsAlfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6

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

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Volkswagen Passat (B6)

3.2 V6 FSI

250 hp3168 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2006-2010
VS

Alfa Romeo 159

3.2 JTS V6

260 hp3195 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2007-2010

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    246 km/h
    153 mph
  • Highest torque
    330 Nm
    243 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,585 kg
    3,494 lb
  • 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 performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSIAlfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
Power
250hp186kW
260hp194kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
322Nm237lb-ft
Curb weight
1,585kg3,494lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Gross weight
2,270kg5,004lb
2,180kg4,806lb
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
65.2s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
67.1s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
23.0s
Calculated
24.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.9L/100 km16.9mpg US20.3mpg UK
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
198Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
694km431mi
Calculated
570km354mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,168cc193cu in
3,195cc195cu in
Length
4,765mm188in
4,660mm183in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,828mm72in
Height
1,472mm58in
1,422mm56in
Wheelbase
2,709mm107in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,551mm61in
1,555mm61in
Ground clearance
114mm4in
-
Trunk volume
541L
405L
Max trunk volume
1,067L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
69L
CO2 emissions-
286g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSIAlfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI6,250 rpm3,000 rpm6,500 rpm
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V66,300 rpm4,500 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSIAlfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.0 s
24.2 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
250 hp
186 kW
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
260 hp
194 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
VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
322 Nm
237 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
1,630 kg
3,594 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
246 km/h
153 mph
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
244 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI6.9 s
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V67.2 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: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

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

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI and Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6: 2.3 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
VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
250 hp
186 kW
6.9 s
246 km/h
153 mph
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
260 hp
194 kW
7.2 s
244 km/h
152 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
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
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 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

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
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
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 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
VolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSI
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
6.9 s
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
7.2 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
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
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B6)3.2 V6 FSIAlfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
322 Nm
237 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.2 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
694 km
431 mi
570 km
354 mi
CO2 score
-
286 g/km
Trunk score
541 L
19.1 cu ft
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
160 hp/t
119 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
VehicleVolkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSIAlfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km21.18 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi34.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year3,176 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B6) 3.2 V6 FSI

  • Has 8 Nm more
  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 124 km (77 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 136 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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