Car comparison

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6vsAlfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A6 (4F/C6)

3.2 FSI V6

255 hp3123 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2004-2008
VS

Alfa Romeo 159

3.2 JTS V6

260 hp3195 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2008-2009

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    330 Nm
    243 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.0 L/100 km
    16.8 mpg US
    20.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    235 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Largest trunk
    546 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
Power
255hp190kW
260hp194kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
322Nm237lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
2,090kg4,608lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
71.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
70.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
22.0s
Calculated
22.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
162hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
210Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
636km395mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,123cc191cu in
3,195cc195cu in
Length
4,916mm194in
4,660mm183in
Width
1,855mm73in
1,828mm72in
Height
1,459mm57in
1,422mm56in
Wheelbase
2,843mm112in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,612mm63in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,618mm64in
1,555mm61in
Trunk volume-
405L
Max trunk volume
546L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions
235g/km
260g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V66,500 rpm3,250 rpm6,750 rpm
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V66,300 rpm4,500 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.0 s
22.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
165 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
255 hp
190 kW
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
260 hp
194 kW

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 has 5 hp more than AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6 and Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
322 Nm
237 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
1,540 kg
3,395 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V67.0 s
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V67.1 s

Although Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 has more power, AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6 and Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6 and Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6: 1.2 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
714 km
444 mi
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
636 km
395 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
255 hp
190 kW
7.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
260 hp
194 kW
7.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
546 L
19.3 cu ft
Length
4,916 mm
193.5 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
7.0 s
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
7.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 (4F/C6)3.2 FSI V6Alfa Romeo1593.2 JTS V6
Power
255 hp
190 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
322 Nm
237 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
546 L
19.3 cu ft
Length
4,916 mm
193.5 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
636 km
395 mi
CO2 score
235 g/km
260 g/km
Trunk score
546 L
19.3 cu ft
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km19.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi30.98 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year2,888 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 3.2 FSI V6

  • Has 8 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 78 km (48 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 141 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 25 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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