The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) vs. Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 15)

€ 29,700
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
€ 35,400
 Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 15) Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400

ⓘ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 TBi 16V is just 4.1 cm shorter, 0.2 cm wider and 0.5 cm lower than the Audi A4 1.8 TFSI.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
1422
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
1828
1975
1427
Blueprint Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 15)
1826
2040
1828 mm
Width
1826 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2040 mm
1422 mm
Height
1427 mm
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
2700
4660
Blueprint Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 15)
2808
4701
4660 mm
Length
4701 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2808 mm

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1545 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2010 kg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.59 %
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 15)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Typ 939
Generation
B8 (8K)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
939 B1.000
Engine Code
CJEB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1742 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
197 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
197 bhp
168 bhp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
320 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1400 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
320 NM
320 NM
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI

Performance

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

107 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V

62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

Audi A4 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
7.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.2 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
7.64 kg/bhp
9.2 kg/bhp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
36 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
25 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
687 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
557 mi
687 mi
Audi A4 1.8 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).
108 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
147.7 kWh
108 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data