The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18)
€ 28,600

€ 48,600

€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
56
72
77.8
59.3
72.1
82
72 in
Width
72.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56 in
Height
59.3 in
106.3
183.5
109.8
188.1
183.5 in
Length
188.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
109.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3915 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb

Weight Difference:
355 lb
9.07 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Typ 939
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
939 A2.000
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
148 hp
237 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
236 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.52 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
24.05 lb/hp
16.52 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
39 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
29 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
725 mi
Range
684 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
725 mi
684 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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).
123.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
123.4 kWh
123.4 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1287 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.1 cu ft









35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.1 cu ft