The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
€ 33,800
€ 37,600
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,600
ⓘ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 16V.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 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 BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
3393 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.01 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
939 A2.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
158 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
135 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
▶ REPLAY
21.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.13 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
21.47 lb/hp
24.13 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
38 mpg
33 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
30 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
702 mi
Range
604 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
702 mi
604 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
148.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
117.5 kWh
148.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1281 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
