The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
€ 35,700
€ 31,700
€ 35,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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 11.1 cm shorter, 0.8 cm wider and 9.4 cm lower than the VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1422
1828
1975
1516
1820
2062
1828 mm
Width
1820 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1422 mm
Height
1516 mm
2700
4660
2712
4771
4660 mm
Length
4771 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1570 kg
Kerb Weight
1626 kg
2045 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2150 kg
Weight Difference:
56 kg
3.44 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Typ 939
Generation
B7
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
939 A5.000
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2198 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
182 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
182 bhp
148 bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
230 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
230 NM
220 NM
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
138 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
8.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.99 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
8.63 kg/bhp
10.99 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
6.9 kg✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
30 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
22 mpg
city
9.3 kg
No data
motorway
5.6 kg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
21 kg
468 mi
Range
303 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
468 mi
303 mi
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
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).
31.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
176.2 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
524 kg
445 L
Boot Capacity
603 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1731 L
