The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09)
€ 27,200
€ 42,600
€ 27,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,600
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT is 4.4 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 3.7 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
3402 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb
Weight Difference:
423 lb
11.06 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
B7
Generation
Typ 939
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
939 A.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
256 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
237 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
120 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
▶ REPLAY
32.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.94 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
32.71 lb/hp
14.94 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
20 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
44 mpg
city
14 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
989 mi
Range
373 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
989 mi
373 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
217.9 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
217.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
438 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1272 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
