The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
€ 24,900
€ 51,900
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,900
ⓘ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 3.0 TDI.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
56
72
77.8
56.2
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
106.3
183.5
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 3.0 TDI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
606 lb
15.84 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Typ 939
Generation
B9 (8W)
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
8-speed automatic 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
CRTC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 3250 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
268 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.27 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
14.27 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
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
572 mi
Range
706 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
706 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).
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 6b (NEFZ)
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
1091 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
