The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V Selespeed (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)
€ 36,900
€ 38,500
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI 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 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3686 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb
Weight Difference:
225 lb
6.1 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Typ 939
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
939 A5.000
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
182 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
182 hp
175 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
170 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
138 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
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19.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.06 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
19.02 lb/hp
21.06 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
26 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
18 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
473 mi
Range
741 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
473 mi
741 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
117.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
174.3 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1340 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.6 cu ft
