The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Ti (08 - 09)
€ 28,300
€ 39,300
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘ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 2.4 JTDM 20V.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
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 2.4 JTDM 20V
3322 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
448 lb
11.88 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
B7
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
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
939 A9.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
120 hp
206 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
126 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
▶ REPLAY
27.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.3 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
27.68 lb/hp
18.3 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
34 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
713 mi
Range
630 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
713 mi
630 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
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).
141.9 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
115.6 kWh
141.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1329 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
