The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco (09 - 10)
€ 32,300

€ 27,000

€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 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 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco.
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb

Weight Difference:
225 lb
6.36 %

General
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
B8
Generation
Typ 939
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DSR*
Engine Code
939 A1.000
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
135 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
▶ REPLAY
22.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.98 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
22.39 lb/hp
29.98 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
44 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
48 mpg
city
35 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
976 mi
Range
821 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
976 mi
821 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
109.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1228 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