The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V Q-Tronic (09 - 10) vs. VW Passat SportWagen GTE DSG (15 - 18)
€ 31,000
€ 45,300
€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen GTE.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
56
72
77.8
58.1
72.1
82
72 in
Width
72.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56 in
Height
58.1 in
106.3
183.5
109.9
187.7
183.5 in
Length
187.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.64 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
939 A2.000
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
148 hp
215 hp
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
129 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
▶ REPLAY
24.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.79 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
24.13 lb/hp
17.79 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
138 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
34 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
25 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
630 mi
Range
1827 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
630 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
32.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
141.9 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.7 cu ft
