The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
€ 24,900

€ 32,300

€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘ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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
56
72
77.8
58.1
72.1
82
72 in
Width
72.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56 in
Height
58.1 in
106.3
183.5
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.76 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Typ 939
Generation
B8
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
939 A4.000
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 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 1.5 TSI OPF 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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.93 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
20.93 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
23 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
572 mi
Range
774 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
774 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF 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).
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).
100.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data