The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro (12 - 15) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
€ 44,300
€ 24,900
€ 44,300
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi A4 3.0 TDI is just 1.6 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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
185.1
106.3
183.5
185.1 in
Length
183.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
562 lb
14.86 %
General
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
B8 (8K)
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 3.0 TDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CDUC, CKVC
Engine Code
939 A4.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
242 hp
138 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Performance
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
▶ REPLAY
15.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
15.62 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
41 mpg
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
33 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
654 mi
Range
572 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
654 mi
572 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Environmental Impact
119.3 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 3.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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
