The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI (08 - 11)
€ 26,300
€ 28,800
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
56
72
77.8
56.5
71.9
80.3
72 in
Width
71.9 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56 in
Height
56.5 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 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
3329 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.26 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Typ 939
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
939 A4.000
Engine Code
CABA, CDHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
118 hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
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24.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.86 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
24.12 lb/hp
28.86 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
30 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
22 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
557 mi
Range
561 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
557 mi
561 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
147.7 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 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
147.7 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft
