The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (17 - 18)

€ 29,700
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
€ 31,700
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (17 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
72
77.8
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (17 - 18)
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 BMT (17 - 18)
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 BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.12 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (17 - 18)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Typ 939
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
939 B1.000
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
197 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

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

351 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
30 mpg
56 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
21 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
976 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
557 mi
976 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
86.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
147.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data