The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Ti (08 - 09)
€ 34,100

€ 39,300

€ 34,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V.
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
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
185.2
106.3
183.5
185.2 in
Length
183.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.32 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
CABB, CDHB
Engine Code
939 A9.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
206 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
130 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
▶ REPLAY
22.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.3 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
22.11 lb/hp
18.3 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
34 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
25 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
539 mi
Range
630 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
539 mi
630 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
141.9 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
141.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
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