The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Ti Q4 (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
€ 41,600
€ 39,600
€ 41,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,600
ⓘ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 4.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.7 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
56
72
77.8
59.7
72.1
82
72 in
Width
72.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56 in
Height
59.7 in
106.3
183.5
109.7
187.9
183.5 in
Length
187.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.3 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
Typ 939
Generation
B8
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
939 A9.000
Engine Code
*DKZ*
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 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
206 hp
187 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
139 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
18.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.51 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
18.94 lb/hp
18.51 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
32 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
24 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
588 mi
Range
641 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
588 mi
641 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
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 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
