The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS4 Avant tiptronic (18 - 18) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V (08 - 09)
€ 80,700

€ 28,600

€ 80,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi RS4 Avant is 4.8 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V.
Audi RS4 Avant
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
55.3
73.5
79.6
56
72
77.8
73.5 in
Width
72 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.3 in
Height
56 in
111.3
188.3
106.3
183.5
188.3 in
Length
183.5 in
111.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS4 Avant
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
3946 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
9.78 %

General
Audi RS4 Avant
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
B9 (8W)
Generation
Typ 939
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi RS4 Avant
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DECA
Engine Code
939 A2.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
444 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
444 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
443 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi RS4 Avant
443 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Performance
Audi RS4 Avant
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

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

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
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8.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Avant
8.89 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS4 Avant
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi RS4 Avant
27 mpg
39 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
20 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
409 mi
Range
725 mi
Audi RS4 Avant
409 mi
725 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
123.4 kWh
Audi RS4 Avant
166.7 kWh
123.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS4 Avant
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft








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