Alfa Romeo 159 939 (159) or Audi A4 Allroad B8?

2005–2011 vs 2009–2016 · Sedan/Wagon vs Wagon

In short

Length: 159 939 (159) 4,660 mm, A4 Allroad B8 4,721 mm — a 6 cm difference.
Boot: 159 939 (159) 445 l, A4 Allroad B8 490 l.
Lowest consumption: 159 939 (159) 5.2 l/100 km, A4 Allroad B8 5.3 l/100 km.
Power: 159 939 (159) 110–191 kW, A4 Allroad B8 105–180 kW.
Standard equipment: 159 939 (159) 32 items (Progression), A4 Allroad B8 39 items (Basis).
On Autodrom: A4 Allroad B8 from €4,600 (3 listings); no 159 939 (159) is listed right now.

Alfa Romeo 159 939 (159)2005–2011 · 5 engines · Progression, Distinctive, Ti, TurismoSpecifications →Listings →

Audi A4 Allroad B82009–2016 · 14 engines · Basis, Ambition, Ambiente, AttractionSpecifications →3 listings from €4,600 →

Only differences

better value

	Alfa Romeo 159 939 (159)2005–2011no listings	Audi A4 Allroad B82009–20163 listings · from €4,600
Dimensions
Length	Length4,660 mm	Length4,721 mm
Width	Width1,828 mm	Width1,841 mm
Height	Height1,417 mm–1,422 mm	Height1,495 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,700 mm	Wheelbase2,805 mm–2,808 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance125 mm	Ground clearance180 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume405 l–445 l	Trunk volume490 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,430 kg–1,745 kg	Curb weight1,620 kg–1,775 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank70 l	Fuel tank61 l–64 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2005–2011	Production years2009–2016
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeWagon
Number of engines	Number of engines5	Number of engines14
Power	Power110–191 kW (150–260 hp)	Power105–180 kW (143–245 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.9–3.2	Displacement (l)2.0–3.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.2 l/100 km · 2.0 JTDm 170	Lowest consumption5.3 l/100 km · 2.0 TDI 150
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7 s · 3.2 JTS V6 Q4	Best 0–100 km/h6.3 s · 3.0 TDI 245
Top speed	Top speed244 km/h	Top speed240 km/h
Trim levelsProgression · Basis
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim32 · Progression	Items in the base trim39 · Basis
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim35 · Ti	Items in the top trim45 · Ambiente
Equipment · Comfort8 · 8
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone✓	Climate Control, 1-zone—
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents—	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 6
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment—	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel—	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover—	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 4
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 3
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety9 · 10
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag✓	Driver's Knee Airbag—
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 3
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 5
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels—	R17 Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails—	Roof Rails✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate—	Engine skid plate✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings3
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€4,600
Average price	Average pricenot specified	Average price€6,300

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Alfa Romeo 159 939 (159) or Audi A4 Allroad B8?

Length: Audi A4 Allroad B8 4,721 mm, Alfa Romeo 159 939 (159) 4,660 mm (a 61 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,808 vs 2,700 mm. Boot: 490 vs 445 l.

Which uses less fuel — Alfa Romeo 159 939 (159) or Audi A4 Allroad B8?

The most frugal Alfa Romeo 159 939 (159) uses 5.2 l/100 km (2.0 JTDm 170); the most frugal Audi A4 Allroad B8 5.3 l/100 km (2.0 TDI 150).

Which is more powerful — Alfa Romeo 159 939 (159) or Audi A4 Allroad B8?

The strongest Alfa Romeo 159 939 (159) makes 191 kW (260 hp) (3.2 JTS V6 Q4); the strongest Audi A4 Allroad B8 180 kW (245 hp) (3.0 TDI 245).

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