The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V (08 - 09) vs. Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 15)
€ 34,400

€ 31,100

€ 34,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 2.2 JTS 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 2.2 JTS 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
185.1
183.5 in
Length
185.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.3 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 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 2.2 JTS 16V
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
939 A5.000
Engine Code
CABA, CDHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
182 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
182 hp
118 hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
170 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
170 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
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18.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.77 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
18.41 lb/hp
28.77 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
26 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
18 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
473 mi
Range
631 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
473 mi
631 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
117.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
174.3 kWh
117.5 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 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