The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) vs. Audi A4 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (17 - 18)
€ 29,700
€ 47,500
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 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 2.0 TFSI.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
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 TBi 16V
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.04 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
Typ 939
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
939 B1.000
Engine Code
CYRB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 5000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
197 hp
249 hp
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
236 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
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16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.03 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
16.84 lb/hp
14.03 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
30 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
21 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
557 mi
Range
572 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
557 mi
572 mi
Audi A4 2.0 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).
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).
119.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
147.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Audi A4 2.0 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
