The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 14)
€ 26,300
€ 31,700
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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 3.7 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
56
72
77.8
59.7
71.7
81.2
72 in
Width
71.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56 in
Height
59.7 in
106.3
183.5
106.8
187.8
183.5 in
Length
187.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3329 lb
Curb Weight
3585 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
7.14 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Typ 939
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
939 A4.000
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
128 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
24.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.22 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
24.12 lb/hp
24.22 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
30 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.2 gal
557 mi
Range
279 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
557 mi
279 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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 SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
