The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI quattro (08 - 11) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
€ 43,600
€ 31,100
€ 43,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 3.2 FSI is 1.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V.
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 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 3.2 FSI
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.81 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
B8 (8K)
Generation
Typ 939
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 3.2 FSI
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CALA
Engine Code
939 B1.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
261 hp
197 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
243 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
▶ REPLAY
14.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.4 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
14.4 lb/hp
17.4 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
26 mpg
29 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
17 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
437 mi
Range
544 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
437 mi
544 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
151.6 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
172.4 kWh
151.6 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 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
