The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI (12 - 13) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V (08 - 09)
€ 31,100
€ 35,700
€ 31,100
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI is 4.4 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 3.7 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
59.7
71.7
81.2
56
72
77.8
71.7 in
Width
72 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
59.7 in
Height
56 in
106.8
187.8
106.3
183.5
187.8 in
Length
183.5 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
3336 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.64 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
B7
Generation
Typ 939
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
939 A5.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
158 hp
182 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
135 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
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21.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.02 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
21.11 lb/hp
19.02 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
25 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
28 mpg
city
18 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
669 mi
Range
468 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
669 mi
468 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
176.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
176.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1294 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
