The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

€ 24,900
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
€ 34,600
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600

ⓘ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 4.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
72
77.8
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
72.1
82
72 in
Width
72.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
109.7
187.7
183.5 in
Length
187.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.43 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 2.0 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 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
939 A4.000
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
129 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
56 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
23 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
572 mi
Range
976 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
976 mi
VW Passat 2.0 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).
86.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1248 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data