The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)

€ 30,500
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 29,700
 Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT is 4.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)
71.7
81.2
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
72
77.8
71.7 in
Width
72 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.9 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
106.3
183.5
187.8 in
Length
183.5 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.48 %
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
B7
Generation
Typ 939
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

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CKM*
Engine Code
939 B1.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
158 hp
197 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V

Performance

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
137 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V

▶ REPLAY
20.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
20.69 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
38 mpg
30 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
29 mpg
city
21 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
702 mi
Range
557 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
702 mi
557 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
147.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
117.5 kWh
147.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data