The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)

€ 46,400
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 24,900
 Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
€ 46,400
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 TSI 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 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)
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 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)
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 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.61 %
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
B8
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CJX*
Engine Code
939 A4.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
276 hp
138 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V

▶ REPLAY
12.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
12.9 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
33 mpg
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
26 mpg
city
23 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
578 mi
Range
572 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
578 mi
572 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
144 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
134.5 kWh
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data