The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
€ 43,700
€ 24,900
€ 43,700
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 GTE is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V.
VW Passat GTE
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
58.4
72.1
82
56
72
77.8
72.1 in
Width
72 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.4 in
Height
56 in
109.7
191.9
106.3
183.5
191.9 in
Length
183.5 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat GTE
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
15.6 %
General
VW Passat GTE
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
B8
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 GTE
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DGE*
Engine Code
939 A4.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Passat GTE
215 hp
138 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Performance
VW Passat GTE
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
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17.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
17.74 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat GTE
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy
168 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat GTE
168 mpg
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
No data
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
2219 mi
Range
572 mi
VW Passat GTE
2219 mi
572 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Environmental Impact
26.6 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 GTE
26.6 kWh
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 4
43 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat GTE
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
