The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)

€ 26,300
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
€ 44,400
 VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400

ⓘ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 3.7 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
72
77.8
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
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
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
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 3.6 V6
3329 lb
Curb Weight
3909 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5115 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
580 lb
14.84 %
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Typ 939
Generation
B7
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
939 A4.000
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
296 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6

▶ REPLAY
24.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.21 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
24.12 lb/hp
13.21 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
30 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
22 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
454 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
557 mi
454 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
147.7 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.6 cu ft