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Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi

General information

ModelAlfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi
Year2010
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating59.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1741 ccm (106.24 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving8.3 litres/100 km (28.34 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags6. Front air bags. Side air bags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1741 ccm (106.24 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
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed233.0 km/h (144.8 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1286 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCombi
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4910 litres (1,297 gallons)
Cargo space405 litres (107 gallons)
Optional cargo space1235 litres (326 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).
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

Weight1555 kg (3,428.2 pounds)
Max weight with load2030 kg (4,475.4 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 EUR31080
CO2 emissions194.0 g/km
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