The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 13)
€ 26,300
€ 35,000
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘ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 1.5 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
183.5 in
Length
185 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
3538 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.91 %
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
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
CJEB
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
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
168 hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
236 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
134 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
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24.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.06 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
24.12 lb/hp
21.06 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
39 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
30 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
22 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
557 mi
Range
652 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
557 mi
652 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).
113.6 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
147.7 kWh
113.6 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 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
