The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09) vs. Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 13)
€ 42,600

€ 35,000

€ 42,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘ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 3.2 JTS V6 24V is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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
183.5 in
Length
185 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.5 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Typ 939
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
939 A.000
Engine Code
CJEB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
256 hp
168 hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
237 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
150 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
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14.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.06 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
14.94 lb/hp
21.06 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
20 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
14 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
373 mi
Range
652 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
373 mi
652 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
217.9 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).
113.6 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
217.9 kWh
113.6 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
438 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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