The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)
€ 24,900
€ 32,000
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Typ 939
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
939 A4.000
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.26 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
27.26 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
23 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
572 mi
Range
894 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
894 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
84.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
