The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Ti Q4 (08 - 09)
€ 35,700
€ 41,600
€ 35,700
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 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
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
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
3481 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb
Weight Difference:
421 lb
10.79 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
B8
Generation
Typ 939
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
*DSR*
Engine Code
939 A9.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
206 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
134 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
▶ REPLAY
23.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.94 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
23.52 lb/hp
18.94 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
55 mpg
32 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
46 mpg
city
24 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
954 mi
Range
588 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
954 mi
588 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
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
88.5 kWh
152.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1325 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
