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Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTD

General information

ModelAlfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTD
Year2007
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating74.3 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 driving6.8 litres/100 km (34.59 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving5.4 litres/100 km (43.56 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement2387 ccm (145.65 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 5 cylinder
Max power200.7 PS (148 kW or 198 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
Bore x stroke82.0 x 90.4 mm (3.2 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed228.0 km/h (141.7 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.4 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1179 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4340 litres (1,147 gallons)
Cargo space405 litres (107 gallons)
Optional cargo space405 litres (107 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (413.4 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1705 kg (3,758.9 pounds)
Max weight with load2150 kg (4,739.9 pounds)
Towing weight1500 kg (3,306.9 pounds)
Overall length4670 mm (183.9 inches)
Overall width1830 mm (72.0 inches)
Overall height1420 mm (55.9 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2710 mm (106.7 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originItaly
Aprox price as new EUR32780
Service interval20,000 km
CO2 emissions194.0 g/km
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