The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)

€ 33,900
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
€ 24,900
 Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
€ 33,900
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 ACT 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 ACT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
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 ACT DSG (15 - 18)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
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 ACT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
3115 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.23 %
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CZE*
Engine Code
939 A4.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
148 hp
138 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V

Performance

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
137 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V

▶ REPLAY
21.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
21.05 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
46 mpg
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
37 mpg
city
23 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
719 mi
Range
572 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
719 mi
572 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
144 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
96.6 kWh
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1228 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data