The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
€ 30,400
€ 28,500
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 3.4 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
56
72
77.8
59.4
71.7
81.2
72 in
Width
71.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56 in
Height
59.4 in
106.3
183.5
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3411 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.21 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
939 B3.000
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
168 hp
104 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
134 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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21.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.8 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
21.19 lb/hp
32.8 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
44 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
33 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
805 mi
Range
1012 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
805 mi
1012 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
88.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
111 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1197 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
