The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
€ 36,200
€ 26,300
€ 36,200
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 SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 3.7 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V.
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
59.7
72.1
82
56
72
77.8
72.1 in
Width
72 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
59.7 in
Height
56 in
109.7
187.7
106.3
183.5
187.7 in
Length
183.5 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3329 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.33 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
B8
Generation
Typ 939
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CJS*
Engine Code
939 A4.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
138 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
143 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
▶ REPLAY
18.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.12 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
18.64 lb/hp
24.12 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
39 mpg
30 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
32 mpg
city
22 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
684 mi
Range
557 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
684 mi
557 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Environmental Impact
113.6 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 SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
113.6 kWh
147.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI BMT
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
50.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
