The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI (10 - 14)

€ 26,600
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
€ 26,400
 VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI (10 - 14) VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘ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 8V is 11.1 cm shorter, 0.8 cm wider and 9.4 cm lower than the VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
1422
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)
1828
1975
1516
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI (10 - 14)
1820
2062
1828 mm
Width
1820 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1422 mm
Height
1516 mm
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)
2700
4660
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI (10 - 14)
2712
4771
4660 mm
Length
4771 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
1605 kg
Kerb Weight
1473 kg
2080 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2070 kg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
132 kg
8.22 %
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI (10 - 14)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
Typ 939
Generation
B7
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
939 A1.000
Engine Code
*CAX*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1910 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
118 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
118 bhp
120 bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
280 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
280 NM
200 NM
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V

62 mph 62
mph

147 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
13.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.28 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
13.6 kg/bhp
12.28 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
47 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
motorway
54 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
725 mi
Range
680 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
725 mi
680 mi
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
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).
121.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
123.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
597 kg
445 L
Boot Capacity
603 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1731 L