The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Ti Q4 (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 17)
€ 41,600

€ 39,700

€ 41,600
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 4.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
56
72
77.8
59.3
72.1
82
72 in
Width
72.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56 in
Height
59.3 in
106.3
183.5
109.8
188.1
183.5 in
Length
188.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
109.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.64 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Typ 939
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
939 A9.000
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
206 hp
148 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
18.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.88 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
18.94 lb/hp
24.88 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
32 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
24 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
588 mi
Range
837 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
588 mi
837 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
152.2 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).
100.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
152.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.1 cu ft









35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.1 cu ft