The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
€ 43,200
€ 29,700
€ 43,200
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Passat 3.6 V6 is 4.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
57.9
71.7
81.2
56
72
77.8
71.7 in
Width
72 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.9 in
Height
56 in
106.8
187.8
106.3
183.5
187.8 in
Length
183.5 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
478 lb
12.59 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
B7
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BWS*
Engine Code
939 B1.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
197 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
30 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
19 mpg
city
21 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
454 mi
Range
557 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
557 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
147.7 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
147.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
