2005-2012 159 OverviewAlfa Romeo 159 Overview (2005 - 2012)
2005 - 2012
Tech Specs Summary
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- 118 - 155 mph
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- 7.0 - 11.2 seconds
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- 118 - 256 hp
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- 20.3 - 46.1 mpg
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- 3,219 - 4,068 lbs
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- 14.3 ft3 (Sedan)
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- 14.3 - 43.6 ft3 (Wagon)
The Alfa Romeo 159 was produced by the Italian manufacturer Alfa Romeo between 2005 - 2012. It's a front engined car with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive and came as either a sedan or wagon. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 118 hp 1.9 L Inline 4 Turbo diesel engine all the way to a 256 hp 3.2 L V6 gasoline engine. It has double wishbone front suspension and multi-link rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the 159 is the Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24v Q2 which scores 2.8★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 256 hp and a power/weight ratio of 13.91 lb/hp it has a top speed of 155 mph and gets to 62 mph in 7.1 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16v 170 is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.5★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 836 miles and can store 15.7-43.6 cubic feet of cargo. It also has a towing capacity of 3,307 lbs.
Euro NCAP Results
