The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Ti Q4 (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)

€ 41,600
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Ti Q4 (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
€ 26,800
 VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14) VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 41,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 BMT.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Ti Q4 (08 - 09)
72
77.8
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)
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
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Ti Q4 (08 - 09)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)
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 BMT
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3272 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Ti Q4 (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
631 lb
16.17 %
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
18.94 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
32 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
24 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
588 mi
Range
713 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
588 mi
713 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI 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).
115.6 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
152.2 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1314 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft