Audi A4 2008 vs Alfa Romeo 159 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 23 HP more power than Alfa Romeo 159, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Alfa Romeo 159. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 159, which means that by driving the Audi A4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 159. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1380 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 is 4 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo 159, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A4 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 445 litres | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage capacity. Audi A4 has 45 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo 159. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Alfa Romeo 159, which means Audi A4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 2`095 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| 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 (€): | 6200 | 3800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.7/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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