The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Ti (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
€ 39,300
€ 33,400
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
1422
1828
1975
1516
1820
2062
1828 mm
Width
1820 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1422 mm
Height
1516 mm
2700
4660
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 1.8 TSI
1710 kg
Kerb Weight
1551 kg
2185 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2130 kg
Weight Difference:
159 kg
9.3 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
Typ 939
Generation
B7
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
939 A9.000
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2387 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
206 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
206 bhp
158 bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
400 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
400 NM
250 NM
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
8.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.82 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
8.3 kg/bhp
9.82 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
41 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
motorway
50 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
630 mi
Range
613 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
630 mi
613 mi
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
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).
134.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
141.9 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
181 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
165 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
579 kg
445 L
Boot Capacity
603 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1731 L
