The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V (08 - 09) vs. Audi A4 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 15)
€ 34,400

€ 39,300

€ 34,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4773 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.06 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Typ 939
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
939 A5.000
Engine Code
CNHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
182 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
182 hp
187 hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
170 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
170 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A4 2.0 TDI
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18.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.93 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
18.41 lb/hp
19.93 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
26 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
18 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
473 mi
Range
774 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
473 mi
774 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
174.3 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
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