The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)

€ 24,900
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
€ 33,000
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
72
77.8
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
72.1
82
72 in
Width
72.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
109.7
187.7
183.5 in
Length
187.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3280 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
62 lb
1.89 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Typ 939
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
939 A4.000
Engine Code
*CZE*
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.16 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
22.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
23 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
572 mi
Range
746 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
746 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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).
104.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1327 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data