The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)

€ 30,100
VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12) VW Passat 1.8 TSI
€ 24,900
 Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
€ 30,100
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 1.8 TSI 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 1.8 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)
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 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)
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 1.8 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
3311 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.81 %
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)

General

VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CDA*
Engine Code
939 A4.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
158 hp
138 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V

Performance

VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V

▶ REPLAY
20.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
20.96 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
25 mpg
city
23 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
630 mi
Range
572 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
630 mi
572 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Environmental Impact
130.7 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 1.8 TSI
130.7 kWh
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1164 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data