The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)

€ 26,800
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 29,700
 Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
€ 26,800
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 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 TBi 16V.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18)
72.1
82
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
72
77.8
72.1 in
Width
72 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.1 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
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 TBi 16V
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
304 lb
9.16 %
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZC*
Engine Code
939 B1.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
197 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
148 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
129 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 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
24.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
24.5 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
44 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
30 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
35 mpg
city
21 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
692 mi
Range
557 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
692 mi
557 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 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).
147.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
147.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 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
1197 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data