The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Ti Q4 (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 41,600
€ 36,600
€ 41,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
10.74 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Typ 939
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 BMT
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
939 A9.000
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
206 hp
175 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
18.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.9 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
18.94 lb/hp
19.9 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
32 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
24 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
588 mi
Range
836 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
588 mi
836 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI 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).
107 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
152.2 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
