The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI 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
€ 43,900
 VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 26,600
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 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 TSI BMT.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V (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 8V (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 8V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3697 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5004 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.3 %
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
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 manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
939 A1.000
Engine Code
*CHH*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4420 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
118 hp
217 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1485 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
119 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
39 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
725 mi
Range
595 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
725 mi
595 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI 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).
130.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
123.4 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
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