Car comparison

Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24VvsAUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V

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

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Alfa Romeo 164 (164)

3.0 24V

228 hp2959 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1994-1998
VS

AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D)

2.8 V6 30V

193 hp2771 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1997-1999

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V

  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    228 hp
    170 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    504 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Lightest
    1,400 kg
    3,086 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    138 hp/t
    103 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.8 L/100 km
    15.9 mpg US
    19.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24VAUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
Power
228hp170kW
193hp144kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,400kg3,086lb
Gross weight
2,165kg4,773lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
75.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
67.3s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
25.0s
Calculated
25.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.3L/100 km12.9mpg US15.4mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
167Nm/t112lb-ft/ton
Calculated
200Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
667km414mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,959cc181cu in
2,771cc169cu in
Length
4,670mm184in
4,479mm176in
Width
1,760mm69in
1,733mm68in
Height
1,360mm54in
1,415mm56in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,607mm103in
Front track
1,530mm60in
1,498mm59in
Rear track
1,505mm59in
1,477mm58in
Trunk volume
504L
440L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24VAUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30VPowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V6,300 rpm5,000 rpm6,550 rpm
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V6,000 rpm3,200 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24VAUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.0 s
25.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V
228 hp
170 kW
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW

Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V has 35 hp more than AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V and Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V: 35 hp (26 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
1,400 kg
3,086 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
238 km/h
148 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V7.5 s
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V7.3 s

Although Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V has more power, AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V and Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V: 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V
228 hp
170 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW
7.3 s
238 km/h
148 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
Alfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24V
Power
228 hp
170 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
504 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,670 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,360 mm
53.5 in
AUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,479 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa Romeo164 (164)3.0 24VAUDIA4 (B5/TYP 8D)2.8 V6 30V
Power
228 hp
170 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
Fuel consumption
-
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
504 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,670 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,360 mm
53.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,479 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Range score
-
667 km
414 mi
Trunk score
504 L
17.8 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 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 A4 (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo 164 (164) 3.0 24V

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 64 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

AUDI A4 (B5/TYP 8D) 2.8 V6 30V

  • Is 280 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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