The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti Q-Tronic (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 18)
€ 37,600
€ 30,900
€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 4.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.7 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.34 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Typ 939
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
939 A2.000
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
148 hp
118 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.75 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
24.13 lb/hp
27.75 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
33 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
24 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
604 mi
Range
894 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
604 mi
894 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI 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).
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).
84.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
148.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
