The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 11)
€ 34,900
€ 30,400
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘ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 2.0 JTDM 16V.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 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 2.0 JTDM 16V
3203 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
357 lb
10.03 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
B8
Generation
Typ 939
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZE*
Engine Code
939 B3.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
148 hp
168 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
135 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
▶ REPLAY
21.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.19 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
21.64 lb/hp
21.19 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
46 mpg
44 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
37 mpg
city
33 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
719 mi
Range
805 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
719 mi
805 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
111 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
96.6 kWh
111 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1294 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
