The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 14) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)

€ 30,600
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 14) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 24,900
 Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
€ 30,600
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
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 14)
71.7
81.2
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
72
77.8
71.7 in
Width
72 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.9 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
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
3523 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
304 lb
8.63 %
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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
6-speed manual 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

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V

▶ REPLAY
23.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
23.8 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
35 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
35 mpg
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
26 mpg
city
23 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
8.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
283 mi
Range
572 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
283 mi
572 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 EcoFuel
128.7 kWh
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
253 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
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data