The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)

€ 42,600
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
€ 37,200
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 42,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,200

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 3.2 JTS V6 24V is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 5 inches lower than the VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09)
72
77.8
61
Blueprint VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
71.7
81.2
72 in
Width
71.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56 in
Height
61 in
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
106.7
187.8
183.5 in
Length
187.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3761 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5027 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
64 lb
1.67 %
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Typ 939
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
939 A.000
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
256 hp
138 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
237 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
150 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT

 REPLAY
14.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
14.94 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
20 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
14 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
373 mi
Range
763 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
373 mi
763 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
217.9 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).
117.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
217.9 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
438 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1265 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.6 cu ft