The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
€ 28,300

€ 31,100

€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT is 11.1 cm longer, 0.8 cm narrower and 9.4 cm taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V.
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
1516
1820
2062
1422
1828
1975
1820 mm
Width
1828 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1516 mm
Height
1422 mm
2712
4771
2700
4660
4771 mm
Length
4660 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
1507 kg
Kerb Weight
1555 kg
2110 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg

Weight Difference:
48 kg
3.09 %

General
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
B7
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
939 B1.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1742 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
120 bhp
197 bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
200 NM
320 NM
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
Performance
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
126 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
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12.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.89 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
12.56 kg/bhp
7.89 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
46 mpg
35 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
38 mpg
city
25 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
713 mi
Range
544 mi
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
713 mi
544 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
151.6 kWh
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
115.6 kWh
151.6 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
186 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
603 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
603 L
Boot Capacity
445 L










1731 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L