The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) vs. Audi A4 1.4 TFSI (15 - 18)

€ 29,700
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
€ 34,300
 Audi A4 1.4 TFSI (15 - 18) Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 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 1.4 TFSI.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
72
77.8
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 1.4 TFSI (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 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint Audi A4 1.4 TFSI (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 TBi 16V
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.32 %
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI (15 - 18)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
Typ 939
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
939 B1.000
Engine Code
CVNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
197 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
197 hp
148 hp
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
16.84 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
30 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
21 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
633 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
557 mi
633 mi
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
100.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
147.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Audi A4 1.4 TFSI
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