The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Ti Q4 (08 - 09) vs. Audi RS4 Avant S tronic (12 - 15)
€ 41,600

€ 77,600

€ 41,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,600
ⓘ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 2.3 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Audi RS4 Avant.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Audi RS4 Avant
56
72
77.8
55.7
72.8
80.3
72 in
Width
72.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56 in
Height
55.7 in
106.3
183.5
110.7
185.8
183.5 in
Length
185.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Audi RS4 Avant
3902 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.34 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Audi RS4 Avant
Typ 939
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Audi RS4 Avant
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
939 A9.000
Engine Code
CFSA
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
8
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 8250 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
206 hp
444 hp
Audi RS4 Avant
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
295 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Audi RS4 Avant
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Audi RS4 Avant
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi RS4 Avant
▶ REPLAY
18.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.29 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
18.94 lb/hp
9.29 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Audi RS4 Avant
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
32 mpg
22 mpg
Audi RS4 Avant
24 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
588 mi
Range
354 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
588 mi
354 mi
Audi RS4 Avant
Environmental Impact
152.2 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).
202.8 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
152.2 kWh
202.8 kWh
Audi RS4 Avant
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Audi RS4 Avant
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