The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti (08 - 09) vs. Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 34,200
€ 32,500
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘ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 1.9 JTDM 16V is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A4 1.8 TFSI.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
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 1.9 JTDM 16V
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.55 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Typ 939
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 1.9 JTDM 16V
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
939 A2.000
Engine Code
CABB, CDHB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
148 hp
158 hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
23.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.28 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
23.31 lb/hp
21.28 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
40 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
30 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
737 mi
Range
561 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
737 mi
561 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
136.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
121.3 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
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
