The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)

€ 38,500
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14) VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 28,100
 Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT 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 2.0 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)
71.7
81.2
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 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 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)
106.3
183.5
187.8 in
Length
183.5 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
3686 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.42 %
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)

General

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
B7
Generation
Typ 939
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFG*
Engine Code
939 B4.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
175 hp
134 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V

Performance

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
135 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V

▶ REPLAY
21.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
21.06 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
41 mpg
45 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
35 mpg
city
35 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
741 mi
Range
836 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
741 mi
836 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
107 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
117.3 kWh
107 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1340 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
48.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft