The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 24,900
€ 43,200
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 3.6 V6.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
578 lb
15.23 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Typ 939
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 3.6 V6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
939 A4.000
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 3.6 V6
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
23 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
572 mi
Range
454 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
