The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti Q-Tronic (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18)

€ 37,600
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti Q-Tronic (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
€ 43,900
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,900

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 TSI BMT.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
72
77.8
59.3
Blueprint VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
72 in
Width
72.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56 in
Height
59.3 in
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18)
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 TSI BMT
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3697 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5004 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.41 %
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
Typ 939
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
939 A2.000
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4420 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
148 hp
217 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1485 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT

 REPLAY
24.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.04 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
24.13 lb/hp
17.04 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
33 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
24 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
604 mi
Range
595 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
604 mi
595 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
148.1 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).
130.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
148.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1307 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.1 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.1 cu ft