The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Ti Q4 (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

€ 41,600
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Ti Q4 (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
€ 40,800
 VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 41,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,800

ⓘ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 4.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.7 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Ti Q4 (08 - 09)
72
77.8
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
72.1
82
72 in
Width
72.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 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 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
109.7
187.7
183.5 in
Length
187.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3508 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Ti Q4 (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
395 lb
10.12 %
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Typ 939
Generation
B8
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
939 A9.000
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
206 hp
187 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
139 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
18.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.76 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
18.94 lb/hp
18.76 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
32 mpg
51 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
24 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
588 mi
Range
892 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
588 mi
892 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
94.6 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
152.2 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1321 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft