The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

€ 29,700
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
€ 34,700
 VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
72
77.8
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT 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 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT 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 TBi 16V
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.64 %
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Typ 939
Generation
B8
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
939 B1.000
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
197 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
197 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
16.84 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
30 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
21 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
759 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
557 mi
759 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
102.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
147.7 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data