The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI (12 - 13) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V (08 - 09)
€ 32,800

€ 28,600

€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI is 1.5 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V.
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
56.5
71.9
80.3
56
72
77.8
71.9 in
Width
72 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.5 in
Height
56 in
110.6
185
106.3
183.5
185 in
Length
183.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.71 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
B8 (8K)
Generation
Typ 939
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJEB
Engine Code
939 A2.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
168 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
138 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
▶ REPLAY
20.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
20.4 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
39 mpg
39 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
642 mi
Range
725 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
642 mi
725 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
123.4 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
115.6 kWh
123.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
227 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft










40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft