The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 28,600
€ 35,700
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘ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 4.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.7 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
56
72
77.8
59.7
72.1
82
72 in
Width
72.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56 in
Height
59.7 in
106.3
183.5
109.7
187.7
183.5 in
Length
187.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.3 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Typ 939
Generation
B8
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
939 A2.000
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
148 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
24.05 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
39 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
29 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
725 mi
Range
746 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
725 mi
746 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
104.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
123.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
