The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
€ 42,600
€ 33,400
€ 42,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 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 1.8 TSI
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3419 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
406 lb
10.61 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Typ 939
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
939 A.000
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
256 hp
158 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
237 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
150 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 1.8 TSI
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14.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.64 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
14.94 lb/hp
21.64 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
20 mpg
33 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
14 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
373 mi
Range
613 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
373 mi
613 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
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).
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).
134.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
217.9 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
438 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1276 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
