The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
€ 34,900

€ 26,300

€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT ACT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.7 cm longer, 0.4 cm wider and 9.4 cm taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V.
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
1516
1832
2083
1422
1828
1975
1832 mm
Width
1828 mm
2083 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1516 mm
Height
1422 mm
2786
4767
2700
4660
4767 mm
Length
4660 mm
2786 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
1453 kg
Kerb Weight
1510 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1985 kg

Weight Difference:
57 kg
3.77 %

General
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
B8
Generation
Typ 939
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CZE*
Engine Code
939 A4.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1796 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 6500 rpm
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
148 bhp
138 bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
250 NM
175 NM
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Performance
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
135 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
▶ REPLAY
9.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.94 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
9.82 kg/bhp
10.94 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
55 mpg
36 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
45 mpg
city
26 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
No data
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
719 mi
Range
557 mi
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
719 mi
557 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
147.7 kWh
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
96.6 kWh
147.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
587 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
650 L
Boot Capacity
445 L










1780 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L