The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Ti Q4 (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI (10 - 14)
€ 41,600
€ 26,400
€ 41,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 4.4 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 3.7 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
56
72
77.8
59.7
71.7
81.2
72 in
Width
71.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56 in
Height
59.7 in
106.3
183.5
106.8
187.8
183.5 in
Length
187.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3247 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
655 lb
16.79 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Typ 939
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
939 A9.000
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
206 hp
120 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
18.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.06 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
18.94 lb/hp
27.06 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
32 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
24 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
588 mi
Range
680 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
588 mi
680 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
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).
121.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
152.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1316 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
