The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18)
€ 26,300
€ 43,900
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
56
72
77.8
59.3
72.1
82
72 in
Width
72.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56 in
Height
59.3 in
106.3
183.5
109.8
188.1
183.5 in
Length
188.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
109.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
3329 lb
Curb Weight
3697 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb
Weight Difference:
368 lb
9.95 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
Typ 939
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
939 A4.000
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4420 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
217 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1485 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.04 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
24.12 lb/hp
17.04 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
30 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
22 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
557 mi
Range
595 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
557 mi
595 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI 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).
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).
130.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
147.7 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1307 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.1 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.1 cu ft
