The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18)

€ 37,900
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
€ 48,600
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 37,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,600

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V 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 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 10)
72
77.8
59.3
Blueprint VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
72 in
Width
72.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56 in
Height
59.3 in
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 10)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18)
109.8
188.1
183.5 in
Length
188.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
109.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3915 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5203 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
101 lb
2.58 %
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 18)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
939 A3.000
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
197 hp
237 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

 REPLAY
19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.52 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
19.36 lb/hp
16.52 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
29 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
20 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
544 mi
Range
684 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
544 mi
684 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
164.6 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).
123.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
164.6 kWh
123.4 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1287 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.1 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.1 cu ft