The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
€ 44,700
€ 26,300
€ 44,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 3.0 TDI DPF is 1.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 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 1.8 MPI 16V
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3329 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
661 lb
16.56 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
939 A4.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
237 hp
138 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
369 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
▶ REPLAY
16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.12 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
16.84 lb/hp
24.12 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
33 mpg
30 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
552 mi
Range
557 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
552 mi
557 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Environmental Impact
148.1 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).
147.7 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
148.1 kWh
147.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 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
