The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 14) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)
€ 31,700

€ 28,100

€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘ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 EcoFuel is 4.4 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 3.7 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 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 EcoFuel
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
3585 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.67 %

General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDG*
Engine Code
939 B4.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
134 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
132 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
▶ REPLAY
24.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.22 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
34 mpg
45 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
26 mpg
city
35 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
8.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
279 mi
Range
836 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
279 mi
836 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
107 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
130.7 kWh
107 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 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