Alfa Romeo 159 2005 vs Audi A4 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 260 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 322 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 159 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 159 engine produces 140 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 92 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 159 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.4 l/100km | 8.5 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 4.9 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 735 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 159 consumes 4.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 520 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Alfa Romeo 159 has 4x4: 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 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 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 405 litres | 480 litres | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo 159 has 75 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`260 | 1`960 | |
| 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 (€): | 2600 | 5400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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