The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Ti Q4 (08 - 09)
€ 45,200
€ 41,600
€ 45,200
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 SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR 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 2.4 JTDM 20V.
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
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 SCR BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.97 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
B8
Generation
Typ 939
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUA*
Engine Code
939 A9.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
237 hp
206 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
148 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
▶ REPLAY
16.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.94 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
16.14 lb/hp
18.94 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
43 mpg
32 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
36 mpg
city
24 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
746 mi
Range
588 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
746 mi
588 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Environmental Impact
113.1 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 SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
113.1 kWh
152.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 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
