The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - 19) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
€ 32,600
€ 24,900
€ 32,600
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 VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR 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 1.6 TDI SCR
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
58.1
72.1
82
56
72
77.8
72.1 in
Width
72 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.1 in
Height
56 in
109.7
187.7
106.3
183.5
187.7 in
Length
183.5 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.35 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
B8
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI SCR
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DCZ*
Engine Code
939 A4.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
118 hp
138 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
128 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
▶ REPLAY
27.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
27.65 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
59 mpg
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
51 mpg
city
23 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
917 mi
Range
572 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
917 mi
572 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Environmental Impact
82.2 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 1.6 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
