The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco (09 - 10)
€ 26,800
€ 27,000
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 BMT is 4.4 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 3.7 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
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 BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
3272 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
267 lb
7.55 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
B7
Generation
Typ 939
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
939 A1.000
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
120 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
126 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
▶ REPLAY
27.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.98 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
27.27 lb/hp
29.98 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
44 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
29 mpg
city
35 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
713 mi
Range
821 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
713 mi
821 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
109.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
115.6 kWh
109.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1314 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
