Car comparison

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 MultiJetvsVolkswagen Passat (B8) 1.5 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Alfa Romeo Giulia (952)

2.2 MultiJet

160 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020
VS

Volkswagen Passat (B8)

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2018-2019

Comparison overview

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Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 MultiJet

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Most powerful
    160 hp
    119 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    109 hp/t
    81 kW/t
    9.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.5 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,405 kg
    3,097 lb
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    121 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,113 km
    692 mi
  • Largest trunk
    586 L
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJetVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI
Power
160hp119kW
150hp112kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,465kg3,230lb
1,405kg3,097lb
Gross weight
2,070kg4,564lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
70.4s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
70.6s99% target: 211 km/h / 131 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
35.2s
Calculated
41.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
109hp/t81kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
107hp/t80kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
307Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
178Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,040km646mi
Calculated
1,113km692mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,650mm183in
4,767mm188in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,438mm57in
1,476mm58in
Wheelbase
2,820mm111in
2,786mm110in
Front track
1,571mm62in
1,586mm62in
Rear track
1,641mm65in
1,570mm62in
Ground clearance-
145mm6in
Trunk volume
480L
586L
Max trunk volume-
1,152L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
52L
59L
CO2 emissions
131g/km
121g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 MultiJetVolkswagen Passat (B8) 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 MultiJet: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet3,750 rpm1,750 rpm4,000 rpm
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJetVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.2 s
41.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
160 hp
119 kW
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 MultiJet has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.5 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.5 TSI and Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 MultiJet: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI
1,405 kg
3,097 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
220 km/h
137 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI
213 km/h
132 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet8.2 s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI8.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 MultiJet and Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.5 TSI: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
1,040 km
646 mi
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI
1,113 km
692 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
160 hp
119 kW
8.2 s
220 km/h
137 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.6 s
213 km/h
132 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
Power
160 hp
119 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,650 mm
183.1 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,476 mm
58.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
Power
160 hp
119 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 MultiJet is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
8.2 s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
8.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJetVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.5 TSI
Power
160 hp
119 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
8.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,650 mm
183.1 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,476 mm
58.1 in
Range score
1,040 km
646 mi
1,113 km
692 mi
CO2 score
131 g/km
121 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 MultiJetVolkswagen Passat (B8) 1.5 TSI
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 MultiJet

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.5 TSI

  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Has 73 km (45 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 106 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 10 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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