The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18)

€ 26,600
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
€ 44,500
 VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,500

ⓘ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 8V 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 TDI SCR BMT.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)
72
77.8
59.3
Blueprint VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR 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 8V (08 - 09)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR 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 8V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5049 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.85 %
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Typ 939
Generation
B8
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
939 A1.000
Engine Code
*DFH*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
118 hp
187 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
207 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

▶ REPLAY
29.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.1 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
29.98 lb/hp
20.1 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
39 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
30 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
725 mi
Range
804 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
725 mi
804 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
104.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
123.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.1 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.1 cu ft