The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Ti Q4 (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 41,600
€ 28,300
€ 41,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT
1770 kg
Kerb Weight
1507 kg
2245 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2110 kg
Weight Difference:
263 kg
14.86 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Typ 939
Generation
B7
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-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 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
939 A9.000
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2387 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
206 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
206 bhp
120 bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
400 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
400 NM
200 NM
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat Variant 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
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
8.59 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.56 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
8.59 kg/bhp
12.56 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
38 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
588 mi
Range
713 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
588 mi
713 mi
VW Passat Variant 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).
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 Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
194 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
603 kg
445 L
Boot Capacity
603 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1731 L
