The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)
€ 33,800
€ 26,600
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 8V.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
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
3393 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.13 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
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 1.9 JTDM 8V
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
939 A1.000
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
158 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
135 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 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
▶ REPLAY
21.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.98 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
21.47 lb/hp
29.98 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
38 mpg
39 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
30 mpg
city
30 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
702 mi
Range
725 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
702 mi
725 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
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).
123.4 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
117.5 kWh
123.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
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
