The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 13)

€ 30,400
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
€ 34,800
 VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 13) VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800

ⓘ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 5 inches lower than the VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 11)
72
77.8
61
Blueprint VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 13)
71.7
81.2
72 in
Width
71.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56 in
Height
61 in
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 11)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 13)
106.7
187.8
183.5 in
Length
187.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3547 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.37 %
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 13)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Typ 939
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
939 B3.000
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
168 hp
138 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
266 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
44 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
805 mi
Range
836 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
805 mi
836 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
111 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).
107 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
111 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft