The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V (08 - 09) vs. Audi RS4 (05 - 07)
€ 34,400
€ 71,700
€ 34,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Audi RS4.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Audi RS4
56
72
77.8
55.7
71.5
76.1
72 in
Width
71.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56 in
Height
55.7 in
106.3
183.5
104
180.7
183.5 in
Length
180.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Audi RS4
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
11.89 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Audi RS4
Typ 939
Generation
B7 (8E)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 RS4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
939 A5.000
Engine Code
BNS
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
182 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
182 hp
414 hp
Audi RS4
170 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
170 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Audi RS4
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Audi RS4
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS4
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18.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.19 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
18.41 lb/hp
9.19 lb/hp
Audi RS4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Audi RS4
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
26 mpg
18 mpg
Audi RS4
18 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
473 mi
Range
292 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
473 mi
292 mi
Audi RS4
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).
253.8 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
174.3 kWh
253.8 kWh
Audi RS4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Audi RS4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
