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Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM

General information

ModelAlfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM
Year2010
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating63.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2387 ccm (145.65 cubic inches)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel mixed driving8.0 litres/100 km (29.40 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags6. Front air bags. Side air bags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement2387 ccm (145.65 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 5 cylinder
Max power200.00 PS (147 kW or 197 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque400.00 Nm (40.8 kgf-m or 295.0 ft.lbs) at 2000 Rev. per min.
Compression17.0:1
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed218.0 km/h (135.5 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1156 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 brakesVentilated disks
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). Antilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1730 kg (3,814.0 pounds)
Max weight with load2205 kg (4,861.2 pounds)
Towing weight1500 kg (3,306.9 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 EUR36380
CO2 emissions175.0 g/km
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