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 1.6 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A4 1.8 TFSI.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
72
77.8
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 15)
110.6
185.1
183.5 in
Length
185.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.58 %
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)
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
939 B1.000
Engine Code
CJEB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
197 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
197 hp
168 hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
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

351 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 1.8 TFSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
30 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
21 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
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)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data