The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)

€ 29,700
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
€ 30,100
 VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12) VW Passat 1.8 TSI
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100

ⓘ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 1.8 TSI.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
72
77.8
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)
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 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)
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 1.8 TSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3311 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.21 %
VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
939 B1.000
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
197 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
197 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.8 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
30 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
21 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
630 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
557 mi
630 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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).
130.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
147.7 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1164 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data