The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)

€ 24,900
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
€ 32,400
 VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) VW Passat 1.8 TSI
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400

ⓘ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 1.8 TSI.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
72
77.8
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
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 1.8 TSI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3344 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.77 %
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Typ 939
Generation
B7
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
939 A4.000
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
23 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
572 mi
Range
621 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
621 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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).
132.6 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
132.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data