The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
€ 28,100
€ 45,200
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200
ⓘ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 4.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.7 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR 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 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.93 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
939 B4.000
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
134 hp
237 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
258 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.14 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
26.57 lb/hp
16.14 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
45 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
35 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
836 mi
Range
746 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
836 mi
746 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 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).
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).
113.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
107 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
