The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)

€ 42,000
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 29,700
 Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
€ 42,000
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 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 TBi 16V.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
72.1
82
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
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 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
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 TBi 16V
3609 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
291 lb
8.06 %
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
B8
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFH*
Engine Code
939 B1.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
187 hp
197 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
139 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V

▶ REPLAY
19.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
19.3 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
46 mpg
30 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
39 mpg
city
21 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
804 mi
Range
557 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
804 mi
557 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Environmental Impact
104.9 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 2.0 TDI SCR
104.9 kWh
147.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 5
259 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1351 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data