The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. Audi RS4 Avant (06 - 08)
€ 26,300

€ 73,400

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.9 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Audi RS4 Avant.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Audi RS4 Avant
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
104.4
180.6
183.5 in
Length
180.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Audi RS4 Avant
3329 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
606 lb
15.4 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Audi RS4 Avant
Typ 939
Generation
B7 (8E)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Audi RS4 Avant
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
939 A4.000
Engine Code
BNS
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
414 hp
Audi RS4 Avant
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Audi RS4 Avant
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Audi RS4 Avant
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS4 Avant
▶ REPLAY
24.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.5 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
24.12 lb/hp
9.5 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Audi RS4 Avant
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
30 mpg
17 mpg
Audi RS4 Avant
22 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
557 mi
Range
290 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
557 mi
290 mi
Audi RS4 Avant
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).
255.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
147.7 kWh
255.7 kWh
Audi RS4 Avant
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
521 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Audi RS4 Avant
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft








35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.5 cu ft