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: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.1 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 260 HP | 256 HP | |
| Torque: | 322 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Alfa Romeo 159 engine produces 4 HP more power than Audi A4, but torque is 8 NM less than Audi A4. Despite the higher power, Alfa Romeo 159 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 10.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.7 l/100km | 11.4 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 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| 550 km with real consumption | 550 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Alfa Romeo 159 2006: Full-time all wheel drive system with central Torsen C differential and power distribution 43% to front axis and 57% to rear axis, depending on conditions distribution can change to 72%/28% in both directions. Audi A4 2004: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential. | |||
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`310 | 2`090 | |
| 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 (€): | 3600 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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