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Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS Sportwagon

General information

ModelAlfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS Sportwagon
Year2006
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating61.4 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2198 ccm (134.12 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving9.5 litres/100 km (24.76 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement2198 ccm (134.12 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power185.00 PS (136 kW or 182 HP) at 6500 Rev. per min.
Max torque230.00 Nm (23.5 kgf-m or 169.6 ft.lbs) at 4500 Rev. per min.
Compression11.3:1
Bore x stroke86.1 x 94.6 mm (3.4 x 3.7 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)9.0 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1146 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCombi
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4910 litres (1,297 gallons)
Cargo space445 litres (118 gallons)
Optional cargo space1235 litres (326 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1615 kg (3,560.5 pounds)
Max weight with load2060 kg (4,541.5 pounds)
Towing weight1300 kg (2,866.0 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 EUR29380
Service interval20,000 km
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