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Alfa Romeo 159 SW 1.9 JTD 16V

General information

ModelAlfa Romeo 159 SW 1.9 JTD 16V
Year2007
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating64 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1910 ccm (116.55 cubic inches)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel mixed driving6.1 litres/100 km (38.56 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1910 ccm (116.55 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power150.00 PS (110 kW or 148 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque320.00 Nm (32.6 kgf-m or 236.0 ft.lbs) at 2000 Rev. per min.
Compression17.5:1
Bore x stroke82.1 x 90.4 mm (3.2 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)9.6 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0904 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCombi
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4340 litres (1,147 gallons)
Cargo space445 litres (118 gallons)
Optional cargo space1235 litres (326 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle12 m (456.7 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1660 kg (3,659.7 pounds)
Max weight with load2105 kg (4,640.7 pounds)
Towing weight1500 kg (3,306.9 pounds)
Overall length4670 mm (183.9 inches)
Overall width1840 mm (72.4 inches)
Overall height1460 mm (57.5 inches)
Wheelbase2710 mm (106.7 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR29930
Service interval20,000 km
CO2 emissions175.0 g/km
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