The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI (10 - 14)
€ 31,100
€ 26,400
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 TBi 16V is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 3.7 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
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 TBi 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3247 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.28 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
939 B1.000
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
197 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
197 hp
120 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
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17.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.06 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
17.4 lb/hp
27.06 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
29 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
20 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
544 mi
Range
680 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
544 mi
680 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
121.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
151.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1316 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
