The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 24,900
€ 35,200
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘ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 10.7 cm shorter, 0.4 cm narrower and 5.4 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
1422
1828
1975
1476
1832
2083
1828 mm
Width
1832 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1422 mm
Height
1476 mm
2700
4660
2786
4767
4660 mm
Length
4767 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1480 kg
1935 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.35 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Typ 939
Generation
B8
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
939 A4.000
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
138 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 bhp
178 bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
175 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
175 NM
250 NM
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.58 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.31 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
10.58 kg/bhp
8.31 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
37 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
55 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
572 mi
Range
695 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
695 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI 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).
111.8 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
135 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
586 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
