The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 Avant (06 - 08) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
€ 73,400

€ 26,300

€ 73,400
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 Audi RS4 Avant is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.9 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V.
Audi RS4 Avant
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 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
104.4
180.6
106.3
183.5
180.6 in
Length
183.5 in
104.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS4 Avant
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
3935 lb
Curb Weight
3329 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb

Weight Difference:
606 lb
15.4 %

General
Audi RS4 Avant
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
B7 (8E)
Generation
Typ 939
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi RS4 Avant
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BNS
Engine Code
939 A4.000
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
414 hp
138 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
317 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Performance
Audi RS4 Avant
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS4 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
▶ REPLAY
9.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.12 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Avant
9.5 lb/hp
24.12 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS4 Avant
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi RS4 Avant
17 mpg
30 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
11 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
290 mi
Range
557 mi
Audi RS4 Avant
290 mi
557 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Environmental Impact
255.7 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 RS4 Avant
255.7 kWh
147.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
521 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS4 Avant
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft








33.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft