The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 11)

€ 33,400
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
€ 30,400
 Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI is 4.4 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 3.7 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
71.7
81.2
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 11)
72
77.8
71.7 in
Width
72 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
59.7 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 11)
106.3
183.5
187.8 in
Length
183.5 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
3419 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
141 lb
3.96 %
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 11)

General

VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
B7
Generation
Typ 939
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDA*
Engine Code
939 B3.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
158 hp
168 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V

Performance

VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
135 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V

▶ REPLAY
21.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.19 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
21.64 lb/hp
21.19 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
33 mpg
44 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
24 mpg
city
33 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
613 mi
Range
805 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
613 mi
805 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
111 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
134.5 kWh
111 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1276 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft