The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra (15 - 18)

€ 24,900
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
€ 38,900
 Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra (15 - 18) Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
72
77.8
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra (15 - 18)
72.5
79.6
72 in
Width
72.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56 in
Height
56.2 in
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra (15 - 18)
111
186.1
183.5 in
Length
186.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
111 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.98 %
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra (15 - 18)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
Typ 939
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
939 A4.000
Engine Code
DEUA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3250 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
148 hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra

▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
62 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
23 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
572 mi
Range
654 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
654 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
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).
78.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Audi A4 2.0 TDI ultra
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data