Alfa Romeo 159 2006 vs Audi A4 2004
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 159 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 159 engine produces 37 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 159 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 159 consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 159 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Fiat Croma, Alfa Romeo Brera, Alfa Romeo Spider | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Skoda Superb | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Alfa Romeo 159 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
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Alfa Romeo 159 is larger, but slightly lower. Alfa Romeo 159 is 7 cm longer than the Audi A4, 6 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo 159 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 720 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Alfa Romeo 159 has 15 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. This could mean that the Alfa Romeo 159 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 159 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi A4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`200 | 2`070 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 159 has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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