Audi V8 (1988 – 1994) vs Alfa Romeo 164 (1988 – 1998): specs compared
The Audi V8 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 280 hp against 230 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.8 s against 7.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 240 km/h. The Alfa Romeo 164 uses less fuel, from 6.8 L/100 km against 10.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,200 kg against 1,710 kg. At 4,874 mm, the Audi V8 is 208 mm longer than the Alfa Romeo 164.
| Specification |
Audi
V8
1988 – 1994
|
Alfa Romeo
164
1988 – 1998
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Italy |
| Documented years | 1988 – 1994 | 1988 – 1998 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 12 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 250 – 280 hp | 117 – 230 hp |
| Torque | 340 – 400 Nm | 186 – 294 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.8 – 8.9 s | 7.5 – 10.8 s |
| Top speed | 235 – 249 km/h | 200 – 240 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.9 – 12.5 L/100 km | 6.8 – 11.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,874 mm | 4,554 – 4,666 mm |
| Width | 1,814 mm | 1,753 – 1,760 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,389 – 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,703 mm | 2,659 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,710 – 1,715 kg | 1,200 – 1,680 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.