The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 18) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)
€ 30,900
€ 28,100
€ 30,900
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 VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 3.7 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
59.7
72.1
82
56
72
77.8
72.1 in
Width
72 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
59.7 in
Height
56 in
109.7
187.7
106.3
183.5
187.7 in
Length
183.5 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.06 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
B8
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 BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DCZ*
Engine Code
939 B4.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
118 hp
134 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
▶ REPLAY
27.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
27.75 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
45 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
49 mpg
city
35 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
894 mi
Range
836 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
894 mi
836 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 BMT
84.3 kWh
107 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
50.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
