The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti Q-Tronic (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
€ 37,600
€ 33,400
€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
56
72
77.8
59.7
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
106.3
183.5
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 1.8 TSI
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3419 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.26 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Typ 939
Generation
B7
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
939 A2.000
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
148 hp
158 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
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24.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.64 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
24.13 lb/hp
21.64 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
33 mpg
33 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
24 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
604 mi
Range
613 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
604 mi
613 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
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).
134.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
148.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1276 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
