The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V Selespeed (08 - 09) vs. Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF multitronic (08 - 08)
€ 36,900

€ 34,200

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘ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 2.2 JTS 16V is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
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 2.2 JTS 16V
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3594 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.67 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
Typ 939
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
939 A5.000
Engine Code
CAGA, CJCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
182 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4200 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
182 hp
141 hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
170 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
170 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
138 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
19.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.49 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
19.02 lb/hp
25.49 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
26 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
18 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
473 mi
Range
673 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
473 mi
673 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
123.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
174.3 kWh
123.4 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI DPF
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