The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 42,600
€ 35,700
€ 42,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.7 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
56
72
77.8
59.7
72.1
82
72 in
Width
72.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56 in
Height
59.7 in
106.3
183.5
109.7
187.7
183.5 in
Length
187.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3481 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb
Weight Difference:
344 lb
8.99 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Typ 939
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI SCR
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
939 A.000
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
256 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
237 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
150 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 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
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
14.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.52 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
14.94 lb/hp
23.52 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
20 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
14 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
373 mi
Range
954 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
373 mi
954 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
88.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
217.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
438 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1325 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
