The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09) vs. Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI (09 - 11)
€ 26,600

€ 34,000

€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘ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 8V is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
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 8V
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.49 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
939 A1.000
Engine Code
CDNB, CAEA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
118 hp
178 hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
29.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.38 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
29.98 lb/hp
19.38 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
39 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
30 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
725 mi
Range
612 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
725 mi
612 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
125 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
123.4 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
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