The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - 19) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V (08 - 09)

€ 33,700
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - 19) VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 28,600
 Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600

ⓘ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 SCR 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 1.9 JTDM 16V.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - 19)
72.1
82
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V (08 - 09)
72
77.8
72.1 in
Width
72 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
59.7 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - 19)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V (08 - 09)
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 SCR
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.25 %
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V (08 - 09)

General

VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
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 SCR
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DCZ*
Engine Code
939 A2.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
118 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V

Performance

VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V

▶ REPLAY
28.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
28.58 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
55 mpg
39 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
49 mpg
city
29 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
853 mi
Range
725 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
853 mi
725 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
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).
123.4 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
88.5 kWh
123.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
235 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 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