The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

€ 40,300
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
€ 31,700
 VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘ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 EcoFuel.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09)
72
77.8
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
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 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
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 EcoFuel
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3585 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4740 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.34 %
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Typ 939
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 EcoFuel
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
939 A.000
Engine Code
*CDG*
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
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
256 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
237 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
154 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
14.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.22 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
14.34 lb/hp
24.22 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
15.3 lb✽  ( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
21 mpg
6 MPGe
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
14 mpg
city
20.6 lb
No data
highway
12.4 lb
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
386 mi
Range
303 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
386 mi
303 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
31.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
210.3 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
422 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft