The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)
€ 24,900

€ 37,500

€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,500
ⓘ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
72
77.8
57.9
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
106.3
183.5
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
3638 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.52 %

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
175 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
280 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
137 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.79 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
20.79 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
42 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
42 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
23 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
572 mi
Range
754 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
754 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).
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).
115.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
115.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 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
1235 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data