The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 39,500
€ 37,900
€ 39,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI BMT 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 2.4 JTDM 20V.
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
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 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
1550 kg
Kerb Weight
1730 kg
2130 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2205 kg
Weight Difference:
180 kg
10.4 %
General
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
B8
Generation
Typ 939
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
*CXD*
Engine Code
939 A3.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
2387 CC
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI BMT
217 bhp
197 bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI BMT
350 NM
400 NM
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Performance
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
152 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
▶ REPLAY
7.14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.78 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI BMT
7.14 kg/bhp
8.78 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI BMT
44 mpg
35 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
35 mpg
city
24 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
641 mi
Range
544 mi
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI BMT
641 mi
544 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
164.6 kWh
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI BMT
121.2 kWh
164.6 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
210 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat Variant 2.0 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
580 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
650 L
Boot Capacity
445 L










1780 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L




















