The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 Q-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (12 - 13)
€ 44,700

€ 40,600

€ 44,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,600
ⓘ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
72
77.8
61
71.7
81.2
72 in
Width
71.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56 in
Height
61 in
106.3
183.5
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
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.71 %

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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
256 hp
168 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
237 lb‑ft
258 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
131 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 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 Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
15.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
15.11 lb/hp
22.64 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
19 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
19 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
13 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
352 mi
Range
737 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
352 mi
737 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
231.1 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).
121.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
231.1 kWh
121.3 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 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
1268 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft










35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.6 cu ft