The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09)
€ 40,800

€ 42,600

€ 40,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.7 cm longer, 0.4 cm wider and 9.4 cm taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V.
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
1516
1832
2083
1422
1828
1975
1832 mm
Width
1828 mm
2083 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1516 mm
Height
1422 mm
2786
4767
2700
4660
4767 mm
Length
4660 mm
2786 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
1591 kg
Kerb Weight
1735 kg
2190 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2210 kg

Weight Difference:
144 kg
8.3 %

General
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
B8
Generation
Typ 939
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DFH*
Engine Code
939 A.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
3195 CC
187 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
256 bhp
at 6300 rpm
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
187 bhp
256 bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
400 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
322 NM
at 4500 rpm
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
400 NM
322 NM
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Performance
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
141 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
▶ REPLAY
8.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.78 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
8.51 kg/bhp
6.78 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
61 mpg
25 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
53 mpg
city
17 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
69 L
892 mi
Range
373 mi
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
892 mi
373 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
217.9 kWh
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
94.6 kWh
217.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 4
147 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TDI SCR
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
599 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
650 L
Boot Capacity
445 L










1780 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L