The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 (05 - 07) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
€ 71,700
€ 36,300
€ 71,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi RS4 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V.
Audi RS4
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
55.7
71.5
76.1
56
72
77.8
71.5 in
Width
72 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.7 in
Height
56 in
104
180.7
106.3
183.5
180.7 in
Length
183.5 in
104 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS4
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
8.99 %
General
Audi RS4
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
B7 (8E)
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi RS4
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BNS
Engine Code
939 A2.000
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi RS4
414 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi RS4
317 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Performance
Audi RS4
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
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9.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.39 lb/hp
Audi RS4
9.19 lb/hp
23.39 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS4
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi RS4
18 mpg
33 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
11 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
292 mi
Range
613 mi
Audi RS4
292 mi
613 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Environmental Impact
253.8 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).
146.1 kWh
Audi RS4
253.8 kWh
146.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS4
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
