The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Ti (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

€ 39,300
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Ti (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
€ 33,800
 VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 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 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 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1422
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Ti (08 - 09)
1828
1975
1516
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
1820
2062
1828 mm
Width
1820 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1422 mm
Height
1516 mm
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Ti (08 - 09)
2700
4660
Blueprint VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
2712
4771
4660 mm
Length
4771 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1710 kg
Kerb Weight
1647 kg
2185 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2170 kg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Ti (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
63 kg
3.68 %
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Typ 939
Generation
B7
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat Variant 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
2387 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
206 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
206 bhp
148 bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
400 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
400 NM
220 NM
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat Variant 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

117 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V

62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
8.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.13 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
8.3 kg/bhp
11.13 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
41 mpg  ( 46 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.)
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 2.4 JTDM 20V
46 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31 mpg
city
9.3 kg
No data
motorway
5.6 kg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
21 kg
630 mi
Range
303 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
630 mi
303 mi
VW Passat Variant 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).
31.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
141.9 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
181 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
523 kg
445 L
Boot Capacity
603 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1731 L