The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 Q-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat SportWagen GTE DSG (15 - 18)
€ 44,700
€ 45,300
€ 44,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen GTE.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
56
72
77.8
58.1
72.1
82
72 in
Width
72.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56 in
Height
58.1 in
106.3
183.5
109.9
187.7
183.5 in
Length
187.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.14 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
939 A.000
Engine Code
*DGE*
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
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
256 hp
215 hp
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
237 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
150 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 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
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
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15.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.79 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
15.11 lb/hp
17.79 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
138 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
19 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
13 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
352 mi
Range
1827 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
352 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
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).
32.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
231.1 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.7 cu ft
