The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)

€ 28,100
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
€ 33,400
 VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400

ⓘ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 2.0 JTDM 16V is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 3.7 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)
72
77.8
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
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 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
106.8
187.8
183.5 in
Length
187.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3419 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
141 lb
3.96 %
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Typ 939
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
939 B4.000
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
134 hp
158 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.64 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
26.57 lb/hp
21.64 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
45 mpg
33 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
836 mi
Range
613 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
836 mi
613 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
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).
134.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
107 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1276 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft