The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 26,300
€ 31,100
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V is 11.1 cm shorter, 0.8 cm wider and 9.4 cm lower than the VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
1422
1828
1975
1516
1820
2062
1828 mm
Width
1820 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1422 mm
Height
1516 mm
2700
4660
2712
4771
4660 mm
Length
4771 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
1510 kg
Kerb Weight
1530 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2110 kg
Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.31 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
Typ 939
Generation
B7
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
939 A4.000
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
138 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
138 bhp
158 bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
175 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
175 NM
250 NM
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
10.94 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.68 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
10.94 kg/bhp
9.68 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
36 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
26 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
557 mi
Range
630 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
557 mi
630 mi
VW Passat Variant 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).
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 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
147.7 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
160 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
VW Passat Variant 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
580 kg
445 L
Boot Capacity
603 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1731 L
