Alfa Romeo 159 2006 vs Audi A4 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Alfa Romeo 159 engine produces 23 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Alfa Romeo 159 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Alfa Romeo 159 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 159 could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 159 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| 1040 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 2008 2.0 engine: This diesel engine is essentially a more efficient version of the well-known CAGA engine. The life of its piezo injectors depends heavily on the quality of the fuel used.
The timing belt is replaced at ... More about Audi A4 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Alfa Romeo 159 is 4 cm shorter than the Audi A4, width is practically the same , while the height of Alfa Romeo 159 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 490 litres | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo 159 has 45 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 159 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means Alfa Romeo 159 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`095 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 159 has serious deffects in 140 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 5600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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