The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 30,400

€ 44,400

€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400
ⓘ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 3.7 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
56
72
77.8
59.7
71.7
81.2
72 in
Width
71.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56 in
Height
59.7 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 3.6 V6
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3909 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb

Weight Difference:
348 lb
8.9 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Typ 939
Generation
B7
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
939 B3.000
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
168 hp
296 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
266 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
▶ REPLAY
21.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.21 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
21.19 lb/hp
13.21 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
44 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
33 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
805 mi
Range
454 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
805 mi
454 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
111 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft










35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.6 cu ft