The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08)
€ 24,900
€ 43,100
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,100
ⓘ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 3.0 TDI DPF.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
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 3.0 TDI DPF
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
672 lb
17.27 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Typ 939
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
939 A4.000
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
237 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.42 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
16.42 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
23 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
572 mi
Range
585 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
585 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
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).
139.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
139.9 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
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
