The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Ti (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)

€ 39,300
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Ti (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
€ 36,200
 VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200

ⓘ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 1.8 TSI BMT.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Ti (08 - 09)
72
77.8
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 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 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 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 1.8 TSI BMT
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Ti (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
11.99 %
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
939 A9.000
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
206 hp
178 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
142 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.64 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
18.3 lb/hp
18.64 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
34 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
630 mi
Range
684 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
630 mi
684 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
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).
113.6 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
141.9 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft