The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) vs. Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF multitronic (07 - 08)
€ 29,700

€ 32,600

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
56
72
77.8
56.2
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
106.3
183.5
110.6
185.2
183.5 in
Length
185.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.13 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
Typ 939
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
939 B1.000
Engine Code
CAGA, CJCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4200 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
197 hp
141 hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
146 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
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16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.55 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
16.84 lb/hp
24.55 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
30 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
21 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
557 mi
Range
697 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
557 mi
697 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
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).
119.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
147.7 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Audi A4 2.0 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data