The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
€ 26,800
€ 24,900
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
58.1
72.1
82
56
72
77.8
72.1 in
Width
72 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.1 in
Height
56 in
109.7
187.7
106.3
183.5
187.7 in
Length
183.5 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.37 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
B8
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CZC*
Engine Code
939 A4.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
138 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
▶ REPLAY
24.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
24.5 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
35 mpg
city
23 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
692 mi
Range
572 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
692 mi
572 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
144 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1197 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
