The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Ti (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)
€ 39,300
€ 33,800
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘ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 2.4 JTDM 20V is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 3.7 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3631 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
139 lb
3.69 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Typ 939
Generation
B7
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
939 A9.000
Engine Code
*CDG*
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 5500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
206 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
295 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
142 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
18.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.53 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
18.3 lb/hp
24.53 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
34 mpg
35 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.2 gal
630 mi
Range
283 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
630 mi
283 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
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).
128.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
141.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
