The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14)

€ 31,100
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
€ 30,200
 VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,200

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
72
77.8
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (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 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (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 TBi 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3463 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4806 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.01 %
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 14)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 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
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
939 B1.000
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
197 hp
138 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
145 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

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17.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.09 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
17.4 lb/hp
25.09 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
29 mpg
51 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
20 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
544 mi
Range
946 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
544 mi
946 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
94.6 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
151.6 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1343 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft