The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)
€ 26,300
€ 37,800
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3329 lb
Curb Weight
3719 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb
Weight Difference:
390 lb
10.49 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 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 SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
939 A4.000
Engine Code
BMR
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
168 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.14 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
24.12 lb/hp
22.14 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
30 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
22 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
557 mi
Range
741 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
557 mi
741 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 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).
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).
117.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
147.7 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1307 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.6 cu ft
