The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS4 (05 - 07) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V Selespeed (08 - 09)

€ 71,700
Audi RS4 (05 - 07) Audi RS4
€ 35,500
 Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V Selespeed (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
€ 71,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500

ⓘ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 2.2 JTS 16V.
Audi RS4
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
55.7
Blueprint Audi RS4 (05 - 07)
71.5
76.1
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V Selespeed (08 - 09)
72
77.8
71.5 in
Width
72 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.7 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Audi RS4 (05 - 07)
104
180.7
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V Selespeed (08 - 09)
106.3
183.5
180.7 in
Length
183.5 in
104 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi RS4
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
Audi RS4 (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
11.89 %
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V Selespeed (08 - 09)

General

Audi RS4
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
B7 (8E)
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)

Engine

Audi RS4
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BNS
Engine Code
939 A5.000
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi RS4
414 hp
182 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi RS4
317 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V

Performance

Audi RS4
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS4

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V

▶ REPLAY
9.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.41 lb/hp
Audi RS4
9.19 lb/hp
18.41 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi RS4
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi RS4
18 mpg
26 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
11 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
292 mi
Range
478 mi
Audi RS4
292 mi
478 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 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).
172.4 kWh
Audi RS4
253.8 kWh
172.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi RS4
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 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