The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 26,600
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
€ 35,900
 VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900

ⓘ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 4.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.7 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)
72
77.8
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
72 in
Width
72.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56 in
Height
59.7 in
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (15 - 18)
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 8V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.23 %
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (15 - 18)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR 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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
939 A1.000
Engine Code
*DSR*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
118 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
207 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

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

495 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
39 mpg
53 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
30 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
725 mi
Range
932 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
725 mi
932 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 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).
90.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
123.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1237 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft