The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 tiptronic (05 - 07) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
€ 58,100
€ 24,900
€ 58,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 S4 is 2.9 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V.
Audi S4
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
56.2
69.8
76.1
56
72
77.8
69.8 in
Width
72 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.2 in
Height
56 in
104
180.6
106.3
183.5
180.6 in
Length
183.5 in
104 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S4
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
705 lb
17.97 %
General
Audi S4
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S4
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BBK
Engine Code
939 A4.000
5
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
339 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi S4
339 hp
138 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Audi S4
302 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Performance
Audi S4
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
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11.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
Audi S4
11.58 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S4
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi S4
19 mpg
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
13 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
318 mi
Range
572 mi
Audi S4
318 mi
572 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Environmental Impact
233 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).
144 kWh
Audi S4
233 kWh
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S4
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 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
