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Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 V6 Q4

General information

ModelAlfa Romeo 159 3.2 V6 Q4
Year2006
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating62.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars
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Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3195 ccm (194.96 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel city driving15.9 litres/100 km (14.79 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving11.2 litres/100 km (21.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.5 litres/100 km (27.67 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement3195 ccm (194.96 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power260.00 PS (191 kW or 256 HP) at 6200 Rev. per min.
Max torque322.00 Nm (32.8 kgf-m or 237.5 ft.lbs) at 4500 Rev. per min.
Compression11.3:1
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed235.0 km/h (146.0 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.0 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1409 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4910 litres (1,297 gallons)
Cargo space405 litres (107 gallons)
Optional cargo space405 litres (107 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1845 kg (4,067.5 pounds)
Max weight with load2260 kg (4,982.4 pounds)
Towing weight1500 kg (3,306.9 pounds)
Overall length4670 mm (183.9 inches)
Overall width1830 mm (72.0 inches)
Overall height1420 mm (55.9 inches)
Wheelbase2710 mm (106.7 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR34930
Service interval20,000 km
CO2 emissions205.0 g/km
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