The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti Q-Tronic (08 - 09) vs. Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra (15 - 17)
€ 37,600

€ 38,700

€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra
56
72
77.8
56.5
72.5
79.6
72 in
Width
72.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56 in
Height
56.5 in
106.3
183.5
111
186
183.5 in
Length
186 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.11 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra
Typ 939
Generation
B9 (8W)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
939 A2.000
Engine Code
CVKB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
148 hp
187 hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra
129 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra
▶ REPLAY
24.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
24.13 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
33 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra
24 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
604 mi
Range
578 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
604 mi
578 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra
Environmental Impact
148.1 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).
109.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
148.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI ultra
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft








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