The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Ti (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)

€ 39,300
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Ti (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
€ 32,600
 VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18) VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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 4.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.7 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Ti (08 - 09)
72
77.8
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)
72.1
82
72 in
Width
72.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56 in
Height
59.7 in
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Ti (08 - 09)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)
109.7
187.7
183.5 in
Length
187.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3150 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Ti (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
619 lb
16.42 %
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Typ 939
Generation
B8
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
939 A9.000
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
206 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
142 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

▶ REPLAY
18.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.28 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
18.3 lb/hp
21.28 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
34 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
26 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
630 mi
Range
719 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
630 mi
719 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
96.6 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
141.9 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft