The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco (09 - 10) vs. VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 27,000
€ 31,100
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 Eco 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 Eco
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
1422
1828
1975
1516
1820
2062
1828 mm
Width
1820 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1422 mm
Height
1516 mm
2700
4660
2712
4771
4660 mm
Length
4771 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
1605 kg
Kerb Weight
1513 kg
2080 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2100 kg
Weight Difference:
92 kg
5.73 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
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 Eco
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
939 A1.000
Engine Code
*CTH*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1910 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
118 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
118 bhp
158 bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
280 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
280 NM
240 NM
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
13.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.58 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
13.6 kg/bhp
9.58 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
53 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
42 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
motorway
54 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
821 mi
Range
669 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
821 mi
669 mi
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
123.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
109.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
587 kg
445 L
Boot Capacity
603 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1731 L
