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Alfa Romeo 159

2005 – 2011 Italy

Alfa Romeo built the 159 from 2005 to 2011. In total, 12 variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 120 to 260 hp. Both front-wheel and all-wheel drive versions were offered. The same generation also came as a estate.

Alfa Romeo 159 1 / 2
Body styleNot specified
Production2005 – 2011
Variants12
FuelDiesel, Petrol

Other body styles

Key specifications (range)

Power120 – 260 hp
0–100 km/h7.0 – 11.0 s
Top speed191 – 240 km/h
Fuel economy5.9 – 11.5 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive · All Wheel Drive

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3.2 L · 6 cyl · All Wheel Drive
Gasoline 260 hp 7.0 s 240 6-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1910 cm3 (117 ci)
Power
88 KW @ 4000 RPM120 HP @ 4000 RPM118 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque
236 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM320 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
118.6 mph (191 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
11 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
215/55R16

Dimensions

Length
183.5 in (4661 mm)
Width
72 in (1829 mm)
Height
55.8 in (1417 mm)
Front/rear Track
62.7/61.9 in (1,593/1,572 mm)
Wheelbase
106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
14.3 cuFT (405 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.33

Weight

Unladen Weight
3417 lbs (1550 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4618.7 lbs (2095 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)
Highway
48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km)
Combined
39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1796 cm3 (110 ci)
Power
103 KW @ 6500 RPM140 HP @ 6500 RPM138 BHP @ 6500 RPM
Torque
129 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM175 Nm @ 3800 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
128 mph (206 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
10.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
215/55R16

Dimensions

Length
183.5 in (4661 mm)
Width
72 in (1829 mm)
Height
55.8 in (1417 mm)
Front/rear Track
62.7/61.9 in (1,593/1,572 mm)
Wheelbase
106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
14.3 cuFT (405 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.33

Weight

Unladen Weight
3153 lbs (1430 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4299 lbs (1950 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km)
Highway
38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km)
Combined
30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
181 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1910 cm3 (117 ci)
Power
110 KW @ 4000 RPM150 HP @ 4000 RPM148 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque
236 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM320 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
131 mph (211 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
9.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/55 R16

Dimensions

Length
183.5 in (4661 mm)
Width
72 in (1829 mm)
Height
55.8 in (1417 mm)
Front/rear Track
62.7/61.9 in (1,593/1,572 mm)
Wheelbase
106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
14.3 cuFT (405 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.33

Weight

Unladen Weight
3439.2 lbs (1560 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4640.7 lbs (2105 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
Highway
49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km)
Combined
39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
162 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1859 cm3 (113 ci)
Power
118 KW @ 6500 RPM160 HP @ 6500 RPM158 BHP @ 6500 RPM
Torque
140 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM190 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
132 mph (212 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
9.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/55 R16

Dimensions

Length
183.5 in (4661 mm)
Width
72 in (1829 mm)
Height
55.8 in (1417 mm)
Front/rear Track
62.7/61.9 in (1,593/1,572 mm)
Wheelbase
106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
14.3 cuFT (405 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.33

Weight

Unladen Weight
3318 lbs (1505 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4519.4 lbs (2050 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
19.3 mpg US (12.2 L/100Km)
Highway
35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
Combined
27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
2198 cm3 (134 ci)
Power
136 KW @ 6500 RPM185 HP @ 6500 RPM182 BHP @ 6500 RPM
Torque
170 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM230 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
138 mph (222 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed automatic (Selespeed)

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
215/55 R16

Dimensions

Length
183.5 in (4661 mm)
Width
72 in (1829 mm)
Height
55.8 in (1417 mm)
Front/rear Track
62.7/61.9 in (1,593/1,572 mm)
Wheelbase
106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
14.3 cuFT (405 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.33

Weight

Unladen Weight
3285 lbs (1490 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4431 lbs (2010 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
18.4 mpg US (12.8 L/100Km)
Highway
33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
Combined
25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
218 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
2198 cm3 (134 ci)
Power
136 KW @ 6500 RPM185 HP @ 6500 RPM182 BHP @ 6500 RPM
Torque
170 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM230 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
138 mph (222 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
215/55 R16

Dimensions

Length
183.5 in (4661 mm)
Width
72 in (1829 mm)
Height
55.8 in (1417 mm)
Front/rear Track
62.7/61.9 in (1,593/1,572 mm)
Wheelbase
106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
14.3 cuFT (405 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.33

Weight

Unladen Weight
3229.7 lbs (1465 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4431.3 lbs (2010 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
18.1 mpg US (13 L/100Km)
Highway
32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km)
Combined
25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
221 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1742 cm3 (106 ci)
Power
147 KW @ 5500 RPM200 HP @ 5500 RPM197 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
236 lb-ft @ 1400-3750 RPM320 Nm @ 1400-3750 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Direct injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
146 mph (235 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
7.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
215/55R16

Dimensions

Length
183.5 in (4661 mm)
Width
72 in (1829 mm)
Height
55.8 in (1417 mm)
Front/rear Track
62.7/61.9 in (1,593/1,572 mm)
Wheelbase
106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
14.3 cuFT (405 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.33

Weight

Unladen Weight
3317 lbs (1505 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4618.7 lbs (2095 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km)
Highway
39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
Combined
29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L5
Displacement
2387 cm3 (146 ci)
Power
147.1 KW @ 4000 RPM200 HP @ 4000 RPM197 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque
295 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM400 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
139 mph (224 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
225/50 R17

Dimensions

Length
183.5 in (4661 mm)
Width
72 in (1829 mm)
Height
56 in (1422 mm)
Front/rear Track
62.1/61.2 in (1,577/1,554 mm)
Wheelbase
106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
14.3 cuFT (405 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.33

Weight

Unladen Weight
3638 lbs (1650 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4784 lbs (2170 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
20.3 mpg US (11.6 L/100Km)
Highway
39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
Combined
29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L5
Displacement
2387 cm3 (146 ci)
Power
147.1 KW @ 4000 RPM200 HP @ 4000 RPM197 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque
295 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM400 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
142 mph (229 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
225/50 R17

Dimensions

Length
183.5 in (4661 mm)
Width
72 in (1829 mm)
Height
56 in (1422 mm)
Front/rear Track
62.1/61.2 in (1,577/1,554 mm)
Wheelbase
106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
14.3 cuFT (405 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.33

Weight

Unladen Weight
3594 lbs (1630 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4740 lbs (2150 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)
Highway
43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km)
Combined
34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L5
Displacement
2387 cm3 (146 ci)
Power
154 KW @ 4000 RPM209 HP @ 4000 RPM207 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque
295 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM400 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
139 mph (224 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
225/50 R17

Dimensions

Length
183.5 in (4661 mm)
Width
72 in (1829 mm)
Height
56 in (1422 mm)
Front/rear Track
62.1/61.2 in (1,577/1,554 mm)
Wheelbase
106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
14.3 cuFT (405 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.33

Weight

Unladen Weight
3638 lbs (1650 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4784 lbs (2170 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
20.3 mpg US (11.6 L/100Km)
Highway
39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
Combined
29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L5
Displacement
2387 cm3 (146 ci)
Power
154 KW @ 4000 RPM209 HP @ 4000 RPM207 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque
295 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM400 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
142 mph (229 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
225/50 R17

Dimensions

Length
183.5 in (4661 mm)
Width
72 in (1829 mm)
Height
56 in (1422 mm)
Front/rear Track
62.1/61.2 in (1,577/1,554 mm)
Wheelbase
106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
14.3 cuFT (405 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.33

Weight

Unladen Weight
3538.4 lbs (1605 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4740 lbs (2150 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km)
Highway
39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
Combined
31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
V6
Displacement
3195 cm3 (195 ci)
Power
191 KW @ 6200 RPM260 HP @ 6200 RPM256 BHP @ 6200 RPM
Torque
237 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM321 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
149 mph (240 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
7 s

Transmission

Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
225/50 R17

Dimensions

Length
183.5 in (4661 mm)
Width
72 in (1829 mm)
Height
56 in (1422 mm)
Front/rear Track
62.1/61.2 in (1,577/1,554 mm)
Wheelbase
106.3 in (2700 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
14.3 cuFT (405 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.33

Weight

Unladen Weight
3648.6 lbs (1655 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4982.4 lbs (2260 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
14.8 mpg US (15.9 L/100Km)
Highway
27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
Combined
20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/km
Length4,661 mm
Width1,829 mm
Height1,417 – 1,422 mm
Wheelbase2,700 mm
Curb weight1,430 – 1,655 kg
Torque175 – 400 Nm

Ranges across all 12 variants of this generation.