The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
€ 30,400
€ 34,000
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3389 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
4.83 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Typ 939
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
939 B3.000
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
168 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
266 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
▶ REPLAY
21.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.9 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
21.19 lb/hp
22.9 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
44 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
33 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
805 mi
Range
720 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
805 mi
720 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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).
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).
108 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
111 kWh
108 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
