The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (18 - 19) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)

€ 32,300
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (18 - 19) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 24,900
 Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
€ 32,300
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 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 2.0 TDI SCR
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
72.1
82
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
72
77.8
72.1 in
Width
72 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.1 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
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 SCR
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.87 %
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)

General

VW Passat 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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 SCR
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 SCR
251 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
137 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V

▶ REPLAY
22.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
22.39 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
57 mpg
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
47 mpg
city
23 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1000 mi
Range
572 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
1000 mi
572 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 2.0 TDI SCR
84.3 kWh
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 4
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1206 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data