The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
€ 26,300
€ 48,200
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,200
ⓘ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 3.0 TDI.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
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 3.0 TDI
3329 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5060 lb
Weight Difference:
639 lb
16.1 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Typ 939
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
939 A4.000
Engine Code
CDUC, CKVC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
242 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
24.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.4 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
24.12 lb/hp
16.4 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
30 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
557 mi
Range
642 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
557 mi
642 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
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).
121.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
147.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
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
