The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) 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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI is 10.9 cm longer, 0.8 cm narrower and 4.8 cm taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V.
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
1470
1820
2062
1422
1828
1975
1820 mm
Width
1828 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1470 mm
Height
1422 mm
2712
4769
2700
4660
4769 mm
Length
4660 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
1601 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
2160 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1935 kg
Weight Difference:
141 kg
8.81 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
B7
Generation
Typ 939
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMP
Engine Code
939 A4.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1796 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 6500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
138 bhp
138 bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
320 NM
175 NM
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
131 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
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11.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.58 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
11.6 kg/bhp
10.58 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
54 mpg
37 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
43 mpg
city
27 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
836 mi
Range
572 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
836 mi
572 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Environmental Impact
107 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 2.0 BlueTDI
107 kWh
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
135 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
559 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
405 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
