The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V (08 - 09)
€ 34,000
€ 35,700
€ 34,000
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 VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 3.7 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
59.7
72.1
82
56
72
77.8
72.1 in
Width
72 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
59.7 in
Height
56 in
109.7
187.7
106.3
183.5
187.7 in
Length
183.5 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
3389 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.11 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
B8
Generation
Typ 939
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CZE*
Engine Code
939 A5.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
148 hp
182 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
132 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
▶ REPLAY
22.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.02 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
22.9 lb/hp
19.02 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
41 mpg
25 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
35 mpg
city
18 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
720 mi
Range
468 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
720 mi
468 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
Environmental Impact
108 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 BMT ACT
108 kWh
176.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
50.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
