The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)

€ 24,900
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
€ 32,600
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
72
77.8
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (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 2.0 TDI BMT (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 2.0 TDI BMT
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.4 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Typ 939
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
939 A4.000
Engine Code
BMR
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
168 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.47 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
20.47 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
51 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
23 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
572 mi
Range
946 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
946 mi
VW Passat 2.0 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).
94.6 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data