The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 30,400
€ 39,500
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,500
ⓘ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 TSI BMT.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI 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 TSI BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.02 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Typ 939
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
939 B3.000
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
168 hp
217 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
266 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.75 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
21.19 lb/hp
15.75 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
44 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
33 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
805 mi
Range
641 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
805 mi
641 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI 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).
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).
121.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
111 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
