The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti Q-Tronic (08 - 09) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 37,600

€ 43,400

€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,400
ⓘ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 1.9 JTDM 16V is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
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 1.9 JTDM 16V
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.7 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Typ 939
Generation
B8 (8K)
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
939 A2.000
Engine Code
CALA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
148 hp
261 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
236 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
▶ REPLAY
24.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.07 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
24.13 lb/hp
14.07 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
33 mpg
28 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
24 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
604 mi
Range
473 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
604 mi
473 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
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).
159.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
148.1 kWh
159.2 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
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