The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18)
€ 30,400

€ 44,500

€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,500
ⓘ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 Eco is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
56
72
77.8
59.3
72.1
82
72 in
Width
72.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56 in
Height
59.3 in
106.3
183.5
109.8
188.1
183.5 in
Length
188.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
109.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5049 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.27 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Typ 939
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 Eco
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
939 B3.000
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
168 hp
187 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
266 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.1 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
21.19 lb/hp
20.1 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
45 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
35 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
836 mi
Range
804 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
836 mi
804 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
107 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).
104.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
107 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.1 cu ft









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