The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
€ 24,900
€ 32,800
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 EcoFuel.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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 EcoFuel
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3569 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
351 lb
9.83 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Typ 939
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
939 A4.000
Engine Code
*CDG*
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 5500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
129 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
15.3 lb✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
6 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
23 mpg
city
20.6 lb
No data
highway
12.4 lb
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
572 mi
Range
303 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
303 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
31.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
