Car comparison

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6vsVolkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon

3.2 JTS V6

260 hp3195 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2006-2009
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6)

3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD

250 hp3168 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2006-2010

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD

  • Highest torque
    330 Nm
    243 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.0 L/100 km
    23.5 mpg US
    28.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.1 L/100 km
    16.7 mpg US
    20.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    700 km
    435 mi
  • Largest trunk
    588 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    244 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    260 hp
    194 kW
  • Lightest
    1,660 kg
    3,660 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    157 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    56/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
Power
260hp194kW
250hp186kW
Torque
322Nm237lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,660kg3,660lb
1,715kg3,781lb
Gross weight
2,210kg4,872lb
2,350kg5,181lb
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
To 99% top speed
70.3s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
69.6s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
24.5s
Calculated
24.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
192Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
605km376mi
Calculated
700km435mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,195cc195cu in
3,168cc193cu in
Length
4,660mm183in
4,774mm188in
Width
1,828mm72in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,422mm56in
1,517mm60in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,709mm107in
Front track
1,578mm62in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,555mm61in
1,551mm61in
Trunk volume
445L
588L
Max trunk volume
1,235L
1,716L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
69L
70L
CO2 emissions
270g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WDPowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V66,300 rpm4,500 rpm6,550 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD6,250 rpm2,750 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.5 s
24.9 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
260 hp
194 kW
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
250 hp
186 kW

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD and Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
322 Nm
237 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
330 Nm
243 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
1,715 kg
3,781 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
244 km/h
152 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
243 km/h
151 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V67.0 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD and Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6: 1.4 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
605 km
376 mi
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
700 km
435 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
260 hp
194 kW
7.0 s
244 km/h
152 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
250 hp
186 kW
7.2 s
243 km/h
151 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
588 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,774 mm
188.0 in
Height
1,517 mm
59.7 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
7.0 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
7.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6VolkswagenPassat Variant (B6)3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
Power
260 hp
194 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
322 Nm
237 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
7.2 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Lightness
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
1,715 kg
3,781 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
588 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,774 mm
188.0 in
Height
1,517 mm
59.7 in
Range score
605 km
376 mi
700 km
435 mi
CO2 score
270 g/km
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Trunk score
445 L
15.7 cu ft
588 L
20.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km17.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi28.16 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year2,625 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B6) 3.2 i V6 24V FSI 4WD

  • Has 8 Nm more
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 95 km (59 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 143 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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