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Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi

General information

ModelAlfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi
Year2010
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating60 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1742 ccm (106.30 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving8.1 litres/100 km (29.04 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags6. Front air bags. Side air bags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1742 ccm (106.30 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power200.00 PS (147 kW or 197 HP) at 5000 Rev. per min.
Max torque320.00 Nm (32.6 kgf-m or 236.0 ft.lbs) at 1400 Rev. per min.
Compression9.5:1
Bore x stroke83.0 x 80.5 mm (3.3 x 3.2 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
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)7.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1329 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

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1506 kg (3,320.2 pounds)
Max weight with load1986 kg (4,378.4 pounds)
Towing weight1506 kg (3,320.2 pounds)
Overall length4670 mm (183.9 inches)
Overall width1840 mm (72.4 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 EUR29730
CO2 emissions175.0 g/km
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