The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)

€ 29,700
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
€ 25,800
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘ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 TBi 16V is 4.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
72
77.8
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)
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 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)
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 TBi 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.59 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Typ 939
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
939 B1.000
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
197 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
197 hp
120 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.66 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
16.84 lb/hp
26.66 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
30 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
21 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
737 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
557 mi
737 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
111.8 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
147.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data