The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 26,300
€ 35,900
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘ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 4.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.7 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
56
72
77.8
59.7
72.1
82
72 in
Width
72.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56 in
Height
59.7 in
106.3
183.5
109.7
187.7
183.5 in
Length
187.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3329 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
3.76 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Typ 939
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
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 SCR BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
939 A4.000
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
24.12 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
30 mpg
53 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
22 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
557 mi
Range
932 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
557 mi
932 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
90.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
147.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1237 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
