The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco (09 - 10) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18)
€ 27,000
€ 47,800
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800
ⓘ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 Eco 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 TSI BMT.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
56
72
77.8
59.7
72.1
82
72 in
Width
72.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56 in
Height
59.7 in
106.3
183.5
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 Eco
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3691 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.12 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Typ 939
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
939 A1.000
Engine Code
*CJX*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
118 hp
276 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
29.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.37 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
29.98 lb/hp
13.37 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
44 mpg
32 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
35 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
821 mi
Range
562 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
821 mi
562 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
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).
138.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
109.1 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1270 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
