The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 Q-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 44,400
€ 44,700
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,700
ⓘ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 SportWagen 3.6 V6 is 4.4 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 3.7 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V.
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
59.7
71.7
81.2
56
72
77.8
71.7 in
Width
72 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
59.7 in
Height
56 in
106.8
187.8
106.3
183.5
187.8 in
Length
183.5 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
3909 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.02 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
B7
Generation
Typ 939
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BWS*
Engine Code
939 A.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
296 hp
256 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
237 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
▶ REPLAY
13.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.11 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
13.21 lb/hp
15.11 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
19 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
25 mpg
19 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
19 mpg
city
13 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
454 mi
Range
352 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
454 mi
352 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
231.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
231.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1206 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
48.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
