The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)
€ 32,500
€ 25,200
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 Audi A4 1.8 TFSI is 1.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V.
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
56.2
71.9
80.3
56
72
77.8
71.9 in
Width
72 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.2 in
Height
56 in
110.6
185.2
106.3
183.5
185.2 in
Length
183.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.93 %
General
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
B8 (8K)
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CABB, CDHB
Engine Code
939 A1.000
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Performance
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
135 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
▶ REPLAY
21.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.05 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
21.28 lb/hp
29.05 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
33 mpg
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
25 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
561 mi
Range
737 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
561 mi
737 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
121.3 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
136.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
