The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) 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 EcoFuel 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 EcoFuel
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 EcoFuel
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
3569 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
351 lb
9.83 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
B7
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 EcoFuel
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDG*
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 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
138 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
133 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
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24.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.11 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy
15.3 lb✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
31 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6 MPGe
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
20.6 lb
city
23 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
No data
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
303 mi
Range
572 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
572 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Environmental Impact
31.5 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 EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
