The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Ti Q4 (08 - 09)
€ 35,900

€ 41,600

€ 35,900
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT is 11.1 cm longer, 0.8 cm narrower and 9.4 cm taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V.
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
1516
1820
2062
1422
1828
1975
1820 mm
Width
1828 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1516 mm
Height
1422 mm
2712
4771
2700
4660
4771 mm
Length
4660 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
1618 kg
Kerb Weight
1770 kg
2210 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2245 kg

Weight Difference:
152 kg
8.59 %

General
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
B7
Generation
Typ 939
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMR
Engine Code
939 A9.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2387 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
206 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
168 bhp
206 bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
350 NM
400 NM
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Performance
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
137 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
▶ REPLAY
9.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.59 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
9.63 kg/bhp
8.59 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
38 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
45 mpg
city
29 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
821 mi
Range
588 mi
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
821 mi
588 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Environmental Impact
109.1 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 2.0 TDI BMT
109.1 kWh
152.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
194 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
592 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
603 L
Boot Capacity
445 L










1731 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L