The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 24,900
€ 30,100
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V is 4.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
56
72
77.8
57.9
71.7
81.2
72 in
Width
71.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56 in
Height
57.9 in
106.3
183.5
106.8
187.8
183.5 in
Length
187.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.56 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Typ 939
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
939 A4.000
Engine Code
*CKM*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.69 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
20.69 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
36 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
23 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
572 mi
Range
669 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
669 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
123.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
