The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco (09 - 10) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)

€ 27,000
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco (09 - 10) Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
€ 31,400
 VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400

ⓘ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 Eco is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 3.7 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco (09 - 10)
72
77.8
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
71.7
81.2
72 in
Width
71.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56 in
Height
59.7 in
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco (09 - 10)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
106.8
187.8
183.5 in
Length
187.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4872 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.23 %
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
Typ 939
Generation
B7
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 manual transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
939 A1.000
Engine Code
BMP
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
118 hp
138 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
29.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.96 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
29.98 lb/hp
25.96 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
44 mpg
50 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
35 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
821 mi
Range
925 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
821 mi
925 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
109.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft