The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 40,300
€ 31,100
€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 3.2 JTS V6 24V is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 3.7 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
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 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3336 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
335 lb
9.13 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Typ 939
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
939 A.000
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
256 hp
158 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
237 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
154 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
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14.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.11 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
14.34 lb/hp
21.11 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
21 mpg
36 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
14 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
386 mi
Range
669 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
386 mi
669 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
210.3 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).
123.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
210.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
422 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1294 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
