The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 24,900

€ 34,300

€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘ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 4.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
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
188
183.5 in
Length
188 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.66 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR
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 SCR
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 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
129 mph
Maximum Speed
127 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 SCR
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.03 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
28.03 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
23 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
572 mi
Range
853 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
853 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
88.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data