The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Turismo (09 - 10) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)

€ 35,600
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Turismo (09 - 10) Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
€ 27,200
 VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14) VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Turismo (09 - 10)
72
77.8
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI 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 Turismo (09 - 10)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BMT
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3402 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Turismo (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
368 lb
9.76 %
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Typ 939
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
939 A9.000
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
206 hp
104 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
142 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V

62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.71 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
18.3 lb/hp
32.71 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
34 mpg
53 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
630 mi
Range
989 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
630 mi
989 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
90.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
141.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1272 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft