Alfa Romeo 159 939 (159) or Audi A5 8T?

2005–2011 vs 2007–2016 · Sedan/Wagon vs Coupe/Liftback/Convertible

In short

Length: 159 939 (159) 4,660 mm, A5 8T 4,733 mm — a 7 cm difference.
Boot: 159 939 (159) 445 l, A5 8T 480 l.
Lowest consumption: 159 939 (159) 5.2 l/100 km, A5 8T 4.4 l/100 km.
Power: 159 939 (159) 110–191 kW, A5 8T 105–200 kW.
Standard equipment: 159 939 (159) 32 items (Progression), A5 8T 30 items (Attraction).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Audi A5 8T2007–2016 · 14 engines · Attraction, Ambition, S line, BasisSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Alfa Romeo 159 939 (159)2005–2011no listings	Audi A5 8T2007–2016no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,660 mm	Length4,625 mm–4,733 mm
Width	Width1,828 mm	Width1,854 mm
Height	Height1,417 mm–1,422 mm	Height1,372 mm–1,391 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,700 mm	Wheelbase2,751 mm–2,810 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance125 mm	Ground clearance115 mm–125 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume405 l–445 l	Trunk volume320 l–480 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,430 kg–1,745 kg	Curb weight1,430 kg–1,810 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank70 l	Fuel tank61 l–64 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2005–2011	Production years2007–2016
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeCoupe, Liftback, Convertible
Number of engines	Number of engines5	Number of engines14
Power	Power110–191 kW (150–260 hp)	Power105–200 kW (143–272 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.9–3.2	Displacement (l)1.8–3.2
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.2 l/100 km · 2.0 JTDm 170	Lowest consumption4.4 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/h5.9 s · 3.0 TDI quattro
Top speed	Top speed244 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsProgression · Attraction
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim32 · Progression	Items in the base trim30 · Attraction
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim35 · Ti	Items in the top trim35 · S line
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✓
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 · 4
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✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 0
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog 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 · 2
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm—
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Alfa Romeo 159 939 (159) or Audi A5 8T?

Length: Audi A5 8T 4,733 mm, Alfa Romeo 159 939 (159) 4,660 mm (a 73 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,810 vs 2,700 mm. Boot: 480 vs 445 l.

Which uses less fuel — Alfa Romeo 159 939 (159) or Audi A5 8T?

The most frugal Alfa Romeo 159 939 (159) uses 5.2 l/100 km (2.0 JTDm 170); the most frugal Audi A5 8T 4.4 l/100 km (2.0 TDI 150).

Which is more powerful — Alfa Romeo 159 939 (159) or Audi A5 8T?

The strongest Alfa Romeo 159 939 (159) makes 191 kW (260 hp) (3.2 JTS V6 Q4); the strongest Audi A5 8T 200 kW (272 hp) (3.0 TFSI quattro).

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