The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 33,100

€ 37,900

€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900
ⓘ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 2.4 JTDM 20V.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
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 2.4 JTDM 20V
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb

Weight Difference:
507 lb
13.29 %

General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
B8
Generation
Typ 939
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
*DCZ*
Engine Code
939 A3.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
118 hp
197 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
127 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
▶ REPLAY
28.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
28.03 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
29 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
52 mpg
city
20 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
917 mi
Range
544 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
917 mi
544 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
164.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
164.6 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 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