The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. Audi A4 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 11)
€ 24,900
€ 32,700
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A4 1.8 TFSI.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
56
72
77.8
56.2
71.9
80.3
72 in
Width
71.9 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56 in
Height
56.2 in
106.3
183.5
110.6
185.2
183.5 in
Length
185.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.32 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Typ 939
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
939 A4.000
Engine Code
CABB, CDHB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
158 hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.97 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
21.97 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
23 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
572 mi
Range
523 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
523 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
144 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
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
144 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
