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Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPi

General information

ModelAlfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPi
Year2010
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating67.1 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1796 ccm (109.59 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving7.6 litres/100 km (30.95 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags6. Front air bags. Side air bags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1796 ccm (109.59 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power140.00 PS (103 kW or 138 HP) at 6500 Rev. per min.
Max torque175.00 Nm (17.8 kgf-m or 129.1 ft.lbs) at 380 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke80.5 x 88.2 mm (3.2 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed208.0 km/h (129.2 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)10.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0927 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCombi
Max no. of doors5
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).
Turn circle12 m (456.7 inches)
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

Weight1510 kg (3,329.0 pounds)
Max weight with load1985 kg (4,376.2 pounds)
Towing weight1400 kg (3,086.5 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 EUR26280
CO2 emissions175.0 g/km
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