The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 28,600
€ 33,900
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 1.9 JTDM 16V is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 5 inches lower than the VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
56
72
77.8
61
71.7
81.2
72 in
Width
71.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56 in
Height
61 in
106.3
183.5
106.7
187.8
183.5 in
Length
187.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.54 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Typ 939
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
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 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
939 A2.000
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
148 hp
158 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.18 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
24.05 lb/hp
22.18 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
39 mpg
31 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
29 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
725 mi
Range
565 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
725 mi
565 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
145.8 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
123.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
