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Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS

General information

ModelAlfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS
Year2007
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating70.4 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2198 ccm (134.12 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving9.4 litres/100 km (25.02 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving7.3 litres/100 km (32.22 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement2198 ccm (134.12 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power185.00 PS (136 kW or 182 HP) at 6500 Rev. per min.
Max torque230.00 Nm (23.5 kgf-m or 169.6 ft.lbs) at 4500 Rev. per min.
Compression11.3:1
Bore x stroke86.0 x 94.6 mm (3.4 x 3.7 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed222.0 km/h (137.9 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.8 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1183 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4910 litres (1,297 gallons)
Cargo space405 litres (107 gallons)
Optional cargo space405 litres (107 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3
Climate controlClimate control

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Power assisted steering
Turn circle12 m (456.7 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS). Antiblocking system, Electronic brake distribution, Automatic stabilisation control

Dimensions and weight

Weight1566 kg (3,452.4 pounds)
Max weight with load2016 kg (4,444.5 pounds)
Towing weight1506 kg (3,320.2 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 EUR28880
Service interval20,000 km
CO2 emissions221.0 g/km
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