The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09) vs. Audi RS4 Avant tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 26,600

€ 81,400

€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.8 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Audi RS4 Avant.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
Audi RS4 Avant
56
72
77.8
56.6
73.5
79.6
72 in
Width
73.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56 in
Height
56.6 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 8V
Audi RS4 Avant
3538 lb
Curb Weight
4012 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb

Weight Difference:
474 lb
11.81 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
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 manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
Audi RS4 Avant
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
939 A1.000
Engine Code
DECA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 5700 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
118 hp
444 hp
Audi RS4 Avant
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
207 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi RS4 Avant
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
Audi RS4 Avant
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi RS4 Avant
▶ REPLAY
29.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.04 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
29.98 lb/hp
9.04 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
Audi RS4 Avant
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
39 mpg
26 mpg
Audi RS4 Avant
30 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
725 mi
Range
391 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
725 mi
391 mi
Audi RS4 Avant
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).
174.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
123.4 kWh
174.3 kWh
Audi RS4 Avant
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
Audi RS4 Avant
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft








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