The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 37,900

€ 30,900

€ 37,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 2.4 JTDM 20V is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 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 2.4 JTDM 20V
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.1 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
939 A3.000
Engine Code
CABA, CDHA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
197 hp
118 hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
295 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.7 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
19.36 lb/hp
29.7 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
29 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
20 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
544 mi
Range
539 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
544 mi
539 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
164.6 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).
142.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
164.6 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 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