The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Ti (08 - 09)
€ 33,100
€ 39,300
€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘ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
3770 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
12.28 %
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 manual 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 A9.000
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
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
118 hp
206 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 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
142 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
▶ REPLAY
28.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.3 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
28.03 lb/hp
18.3 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
34 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
34 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
52 mpg
city
26 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
917 mi
Range
630 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
917 mi
630 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).
141.9 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
141.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 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
