The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (10 - 14)

€ 28,600
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
€ 32,100
 VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (10 - 14) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100

ⓘ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 3.7 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V (08 - 09)
72
77.8
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (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 1.9 JTDM 16V (08 - 09)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (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 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3651 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5004 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.47 %
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (10 - 14)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Typ 939
Generation
B7
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
939 A2.000
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
148 hp
138 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V

62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.46 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
24.05 lb/hp
26.46 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
39 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
725 mi
Range
797 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
725 mi
797 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI 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).
109.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
123.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1354 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.6 cu ft