The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 Q-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18)
€ 44,700
€ 27,900
€ 44,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
796 lb
20.57 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Typ 939
Generation
B8
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
939 A.000
Engine Code
*CZC*
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
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
256 hp
123 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
237 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
150 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 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
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
15.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.98 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
15.11 lb/hp
24.98 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
19 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
13 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
352 mi
Range
692 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
352 mi
692 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI 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).
100.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
231.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1248 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
