The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
€ 33,600
		
					 
					€ 24,900
					
					 
					€ 33,600
					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 2.0 TDI BMT 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 2.0 TDI BMT
					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 2.0 TDI BMT
					Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
				3309 lb
					Curb Weight
					3219 lb
				4497 lb
					Gross Vehicle
Weight
					Weight
4266 lb
				 
								Weight Difference:
								90 lb
									2.72 %
								 
								General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
					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
						
6-speed dual clutch transmission
					Transmission
					5-speed manual transmission
				Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
					Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
				Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
	
					Engine Type
					Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally  aspirated engine)
				*DSR*
Engine Code
939 A4.000
4
Valves
					4
4
Cylinders
					4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
					1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
						at 3500 rpm
					Power
					138 hp
						at 6500 rpm
					VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
						148 hp
						138 hp
						Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
					251 lb‑ft
						at 1750 rpm
					Max. Torque
					129 lb‑ft
						at 3800 rpm
					VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
						251 lb‑ft
						129 lb‑ft
						Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
					Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
					Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
				
							
							
							135 mph
						
					Maximum Speed
					
							
							
							129 mph
						
					8.7 sec
					Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
					10.2 sec
				
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
397 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
466 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
▶ REPLAY
						22.36 lb/hp
					Weight-to-Power Ratio
					23.33 lb/hp
						
				VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
						22.36 lb/hp
						23.33 lb/hp
						Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
					Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
					Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
				Fuel Economy
	
				
						52 mpg
						
					
					combined
					
						31 mpg
						
					
				VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
						52 mpg
						31 mpg
						Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
					44 mpg
					city
					23 mpg
						
				57 mpg
					highway
					No data
						
				17.4 gal
					Fuel Tank Capacity
					18.5 gal
						912 mi
					Range
					572 mi
				VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
						912 mi
						572 mi
						Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
					Environmental Impact
	
				92.5 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 TDI BMT
						92.5 kWh
						144 kWh
						Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
					Euro 6b (NEFZ)
					Emission Standard
					Euro 4
						
				190 g/mi (NEFZ)
					CO2 Emissions
					288 g/mi (NEFZ)
						
				Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
					Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
				4
					Doors
					4
				5
					No. of Seats
					5
				1188 lb
					Maximum Payload
					1047 lb
				16.6 cu ft
					Trunk Volume
					11.5 cu ft
				










No data
					Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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