The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 30,400
€ 33,800
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘ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 Eco is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 3.7 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
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 Eco
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3393 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
168 lb
4.72 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Typ 939
Generation
B7
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
939 B3.000
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
168 hp
158 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
266 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 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
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.47 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
21.19 lb/hp
21.47 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
45 mpg
38 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
35 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
836 mi
Range
702 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
836 mi
702 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI 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).
117.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
107 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
