The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) vs. Audi A4 3.2 FSI quattro (07 - 11)
€ 29,700
€ 41,900
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘ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 3.2 FSI.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
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 3.2 FSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.07 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Typ 939
Generation
B8 (8K)
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
939 B1.000
Engine Code
CALA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
197 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
197 hp
261 hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
236 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
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16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.98 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
16.84 lb/hp
13.98 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
30 mpg
26 mpg
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
21 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
557 mi
Range
437 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
557 mi
437 mi
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
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).
172.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
147.7 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
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
