The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI (12 - 15)

€ 24,900
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
€ 38,300
 Audi A4 3.0 TDI (12 - 15) Audi A4 3.0 TDI
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V is just 1.6 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
72
77.8
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI (12 - 15)
110.6
185.1
183.5 in
Length
185.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4685 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.52 %
Audi A4 3.0 TDI (12 - 15)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Typ 939
Generation
B8 (8K)
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 3.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
939 A4.000
Engine Code
CLAB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
201 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.1 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
18.1 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
23 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
572 mi
Range
767 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
767 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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