The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. Audi A4 40 TDI quattro S tronic (18 - 19)
€ 24,900
€ 44,500
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,500
ⓘ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 40 TDI.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Audi A4 40 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 40 TDI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.52 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Audi A4 40 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Audi A4 40 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
939 A4.000
Engine Code
DESA, DETA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
187 hp
Audi A4 40 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 40 TDI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Audi A4 40 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 40 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.45 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
19.45 lb/hp
Audi A4 40 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Audi A4 40 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A4 40 TDI
23 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
572 mi
Range
721 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
721 mi
Audi A4 40 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).
102.8 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
102.8 kWh
Audi A4 40 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Audi A4 40 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
