The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V (08 - 09)
€ 42,700

€ 35,700

€ 42,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘ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 3.0 TDI DPF is 1.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 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
185.2
106.3
183.5
185.2 in
Length
183.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.3 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
B8 (8K)
Generation
Typ 939
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
939 A5.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
237 hp
182 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
369 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
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16.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.02 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
16.46 lb/hp
19.02 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
35 mpg
25 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
26 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
585 mi
Range
468 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
585 mi
468 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
176.2 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
139.9 kWh
176.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 16V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 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