The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - 19) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Ti Q4 (08 - 09)
€ 33,700

€ 41,600

€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI SCR is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.7 cm longer, 0.4 cm wider and 9.4 cm taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V.
VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI SCR
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
1516
1832
2083
1422
1828
1975
1832 mm
Width
1828 mm
2083 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1516 mm
Height
1422 mm
2786
4767
2700
4660
4767 mm
Length
4660 mm
2786 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI SCR
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
1530 kg
Kerb Weight
1770 kg
2130 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2245 kg

Weight Difference:
240 kg
13.56 %

General
VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI SCR
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
B8
Generation
Typ 939
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI SCR
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
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2387 CC
118 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
206 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI SCR
118 bhp
206 bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI SCR
250 NM
400 NM
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Performance
VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI SCR
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
153 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
▶ REPLAY
12.97 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.59 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI SCR
12.97 kg/bhp
8.59 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI SCR
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI SCR
66 mpg
38 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
59 mpg
city
29 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
No data
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
853 mi
Range
588 mi
VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI SCR
853 mi
588 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
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).
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).
152.2 kWh
VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI SCR
88.5 kWh
152.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
146 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
194 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat Variant 1.6 TDI SCR
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
600 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
650 L
Boot Capacity
445 L










1780 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L