The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 11) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
€ 32,700
€ 24,900
€ 32,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 Audi A4 1.8 TFSI is 1.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V.
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
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 1.8 MPI 16V
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.32 %
General
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
B8 (8K)
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CABB, CDHB
Engine Code
939 A4.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
138 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Performance
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
140 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
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21.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
21.97 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
523 mi
Range
572 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
523 mi
572 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Environmental Impact
144 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).
144 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
144 kWh
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
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
