The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)
€ 28,500
€ 30,400
€ 28,500
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 4.4 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 3.4 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
59.4
71.7
81.2
56
72
77.8
71.7 in
Width
72 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
59.4 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
3411 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.21 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
B7
Generation
Typ 939
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
939 B3.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
168 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
122 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
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32.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.19 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
32.8 lb/hp
21.19 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
55 mpg
45 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
45 mpg
city
35 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1012 mi
Range
836 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1012 mi
836 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
107 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
88.5 kWh
107 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1197 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
