The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

€ 29,700
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
€ 42,000
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
72
77.8
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION 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 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION 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 2.0 TDI SCR
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3609 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4960 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
291 lb
8.06 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
939 B1.000
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
197 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
146 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.3 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
16.84 lb/hp
19.3 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
30 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
21 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
804 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
557 mi
804 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
104.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
147.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1351 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data