The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti Q-Tronic (08 - 09) vs. Audi RS4 Avant tiptronic (18 - 18)
€ 37,600

€ 80,700

€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V is 4.8 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi RS4 Avant.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Audi RS4 Avant
56
72
77.8
55.3
73.5
79.6
72 in
Width
73.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56 in
Height
55.3 in
106.3
183.5
111.3
188.3
183.5 in
Length
188.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
111.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Audi RS4 Avant
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5082 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.5 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Audi RS4 Avant
Typ 939
Generation
B9 (8W)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Audi RS4 Avant
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
939 A2.000
Engine Code
DECA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 5700 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
148 hp
444 hp
Audi RS4 Avant
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
236 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi RS4 Avant
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Audi RS4 Avant
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi RS4 Avant
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24.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.89 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
24.13 lb/hp
8.89 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Audi RS4 Avant
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
33 mpg
27 mpg
Audi RS4 Avant
24 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
604 mi
Range
409 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
604 mi
409 mi
Audi RS4 Avant
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).
166.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
148.1 kWh
166.7 kWh
Audi RS4 Avant
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Audi RS4 Avant
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft








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