The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V Selespeed (08 - 09) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
€ 35,500
€ 47,200
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,200
ⓘ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 smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
56
72
77.8
56.2
72.5
79.6
72 in
Width
72.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56 in
Height
56.2 in
106.3
183.5
111
186.1
183.5 in
Length
186.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.33 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Typ 939
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
939 A5.000
Engine Code
CSWB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
182 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
182 hp
215 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
170 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
170 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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18.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.38 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
18.41 lb/hp
17.38 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
26 mpg
51 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
19 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
478 mi
Range
784 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
478 mi
784 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
94.6 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
172.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
