The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17)

€ 28,100
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
€ 39,700
 VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17) VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)
72
77.8
59.3
Blueprint VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17)
72.1
82
72 in
Width
72.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56 in
Height
59.3 in
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17)
109.8
188.1
183.5 in
Length
188.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
109.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.29 %
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Typ 939
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
939 B4.000
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
134 hp
148 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.88 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
26.57 lb/hp
24.88 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
45 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
35 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
836 mi
Range
837 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
836 mi
837 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
107 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).
100.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
107 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.1 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.1 cu ft