The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)

€ 26,300
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
€ 41,400
 VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14) VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 5 inches lower than the VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
72
77.8
61
Blueprint VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)
71.7
81.2
72 in
Width
71.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56 in
Height
61 in
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)
106.7
187.8
183.5 in
Length
187.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
3329 lb
Curb Weight
3805 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5071 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
476 lb
12.51 %
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Typ 939
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
939 A4.000
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
175 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
24.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.74 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
24.12 lb/hp
21.74 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
30 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
22 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
737 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
557 mi
737 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
121.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
147.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1265 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.6 cu ft