The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)

€ 35,200
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
€ 29,700
 Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
€ 35,200
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 VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 10.7 cm longer, 0.4 cm wider and 5.4 cm taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
1476
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
1832
2083
1422
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
1828
1975
1832 mm
Width
1828 mm
2083 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1476 mm
Height
1422 mm
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
2786
4767
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
2700
4660
4767 mm
Length
4660 mm
2786 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
1480 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1980 kg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.66 %
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)

General

VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
B8
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 1.8 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJS*
Engine Code
939 B1.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1742 CC
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
178 bhp
197 bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
250 NM
320 NM
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V

Performance

VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
144 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

110 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

107 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V

▶ REPLAY
8.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.64 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
8.31 kg/bhp
7.64 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
48 mpg
36 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
39 mpg
city
25 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
695 mi
Range
557 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
695 mi
557 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 1.8 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
147.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
135 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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