The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Ti (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (14 - 18)

€ 39,300
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Ti (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
€ 39,700
 VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (14 - 18) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,700

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Ti (08 - 09)
72
77.8
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3486 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4784 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Ti (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
284 lb
7.53 %
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (14 - 18)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Typ 939
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
939 A9.000
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
206 hp
187 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
142 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR 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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
34 mpg
51 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
26 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
630 mi
Range
892 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
630 mi
892 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
94.6 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
141.9 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1299 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft