The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
€ 32,800
€ 24,900
€ 32,800
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 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 MPI 16V.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
57.9
71.7
81.2
56
72
77.8
71.7 in
Width
72 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.9 in
Height
56 in
106.8
187.8
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 MPI 16V
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.19 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 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
7-speed dual clutch 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 gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CKM*
Engine Code
939 A4.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
158 hp
138 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
177 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
137 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 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
21.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
21.04 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
39 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
city
23 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
713 mi
Range
572 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
713 mi
572 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
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
115.6 kWh
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
229 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
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
