The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

€ 28,100
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
€ 35,700
 VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700

ⓘ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 4.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.7 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)
72
77.8
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
72.1
82
72 in
Width
72.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 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 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
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
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3481 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4806 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.22 %
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Typ 939
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
939 B4.000
Engine Code
*DSR*
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 SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
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 SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
124 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
45 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
35 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
836 mi
Range
954 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
836 mi
954 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
88.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
107 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1325 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft