The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)

€ 35,700
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
€ 31,600
 VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14) VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 35,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘ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 2.2 JTS 16V 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 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V (08 - 09)
72
77.8
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V (08 - 09)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)
106.8
187.8
183.5 in
Length
187.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3336 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.64 %
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Typ 939
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
939 A5.000
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
182 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
182 hp
158 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
170 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
138 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.11 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
19.02 lb/hp
21.11 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
25 mpg
38 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
18 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
468 mi
Range
702 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
468 mi
702 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
117.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
176.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1294 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft