The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 29,700
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
€ 50,200
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,200

ⓘ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 4.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
72
77.8
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (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 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
188
183.5 in
Length
188 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.52 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Typ 939
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 TSI OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
939 B1.000
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 5600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
197 hp
268 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

▶ REPLAY
16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.53 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
16.84 lb/hp
13.53 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
30 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
21 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
586 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
557 mi
586 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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).
132.6 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
147.7 kWh
132.6 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data