The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)

€ 32,800
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 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
€ 32,800
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT is 10.9 cm longer, 0.8 cm narrower and 4.8 cm taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
1470
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
1820
2062
1422
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
1828
1975
1820 mm
Width
1828 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1470 mm
Height
1422 mm
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
2712
4769
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
2700
4660
4769 mm
Length
4660 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
1508 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1980 kg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
3 kg
0.2 %
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
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CKM*
Engine Code
939 B1.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1742 CC
158 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
158 bhp
197 bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
240 NM
320 NM
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

118 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

107 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V

▶ REPLAY
9.54 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.64 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
9.54 kg/bhp
7.64 kg/bhp
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
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
46 mpg
36 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
37 mpg
city
25 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
713 mi
Range
557 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
713 mi
557 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 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).
147.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
115.6 kWh
147.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
142 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
532 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
405 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data