Comparison Audi A8 (D2,4D) 3.7 V8 40V (260 Hp) quattro Tiptronic & Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM (200 Hp) Q-Tronic
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| Brand: | Audi | Alfa Romeo |
| Model: | A8 | 159 |
| Generation: | A8 (D2,4D) | 159 Sportwagon |
| Engine / modification: | 3.7 V8 40V (260 Hp) quattro Tiptronic | 2.4 JTDM (200 Hp) Q-Tronic |
| Production start: | 1998 year | 2006 year |
| Production end: | 2002 year | 2010 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 18.3 l/100 km | 11.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.9 l/100 km | 5.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 12.3 l/100 km | 8.0 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.30 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 70 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 3 | Euro 4 |
| CO2 emissions: | 295 g/km | 210 g/km |
| Power: | 260 hp | 200 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 223 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.6 sec | 8.5 sec |
| Torque: | 350 Nm @ 3250 rpm. | 400 Nm @ 2000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | AKC, AQG | 939A3000 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 3697 cm3 | 2387 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | 6.4 l |
| Coolant: | 9.0 l | 7.35 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 5 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 5 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 11 | 18.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 82.4 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 Tiptronic | 6 |
| Length: | 5034 mm | 4660 mm |
| Width: | 1880 mm | 1828 mm |
| Height: | 1440 mm | 1417-1422 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2882 mm | 2700 mm |
| Front track: | 1591 mm | 1578 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1580 mm | 1555 mm |
| Front overhang: | 1000 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 960 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 525 l | 445 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1235 l | |
| Front suspension: | Multi-link suspension | Independent multi-link |
| Rear suspension: | Independent on trapezoidal lever | Independent multi-link |
| Max weight: | 2325 kg | 2205 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1725 kg | 1655 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | 80 kg |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 2300 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.3 m | 11.1 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 2300 kg | 1500 kg |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 95 kg | 60 kg |
| Tire size: | 225/60 R16 | 225/50 R 17 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 16 | 7.5 J x 17 |