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Alfa Romeo 159 SW 1.9 JTS

General information

ModelAlfa Romeo 159 SW 1.9 JTS
Year2009
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating65.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1859 ccm (113.44 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving8.8 litres/100 km (26.73 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags6. Front air bags. Side air bags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1859 ccm (113.44 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power160.00 PS (118 kW or 158 HP) at 6500 Rev. per min.
Max torque190.00 Nm (19.4 kgf-m or 140.1 ft.lbs) at 4500 Rev. per min.
Compression11.3:1
Bore x stroke86.0 x 80.0 mm (3.4 x 3.1 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed210.0 km/h (130.5 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)10.2 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0997 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 detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1605 kg (3,538.4 pounds)
Max weight with load2050 kg (4,519.5 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

Country of originItaly
Aprox price as new EUR28730
Service interval20,000 km
CO2 emissions175.0 g/km
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