Alfa Romeo 159

The Alfa Romeo 159, four-door passenger cars in 2005 that replaced the 156, is available with saloon bodywork and family (Sportwagon). Received in 2008 some changes were mainly to details of the carrier and, since mid 2009, will have a wider range of engines.

2009 Alfa Romeo 159 Sedan


Alfa Romeo 159

They are available in the three petrol engines: 1.9 JTS 160 hp, the new 1750 TBI 200 hp (replace the 2.2 JTS 185 hp) and 260 hp 3.2 JTS. Diesels are two 1.9 JTDm 120 or 150 hp, the new 2.0 JTDm 170 hp and a 2.4 JTDm 210 HP. Although JTDm engines of 150 hp and 170 will coexist for a while, the least powerful of the range will disappear along 2009. All motors may be associated with either body.


Alfa Romeo 159

All are front-wheel drive the Alfa Romeo 159, but versions 2.4 and 3.2 JTS JTDm are also available with a total drive system. In addition, since 2008 is a self front differential ('Q2') for the more powerful petrol versions.


Alfa Romeo 159

Along with the manual, there are two machines, a torque converter ("Q-tronic") and another with an automated manual box without clutch pedal (Selespeed). Depending on the engine, it takes one or the other.

2009 Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon


Alfa Romeo 159

With the new petrol engine BIT 1750, the Alfa Romeo 159 has better features than the 2.2 JTS. In the saloon, the maximum speed is 13 km / h higher (235 km / h compared to 222 km / h) and acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h 1.1 s is better (7.7 versus 8.8 s).


Alfa Romeo 159

In addition, the 1.7 liter engine gives maximum power at a lower speed (200 hp from 4750 to 5500 rpm) than the 2.2-liter (185 hp at 6,500 rpm). The maximum torque is also greater (320 Nm versus 230 Nm).


Alfa Romeo 159

Something similar occurs when comparing the 1.9 JTDm 150 hp engine and replaced it, the 2.0 JTDm 170 HP. This makes the Alfa Romeo 159 family reach a maximum speed of 216 km / h (8 to 11 km / h more, depending on the exchange rate) and accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in 9 s (0.6 s less than the 1.9 JTDm with manual and 1.1 s less than the "Q-tronic).


Alfa Romeo 159

A Citroen C5, a Toyota Avensis or a Mercedes-Benz C-Class are more comfortable than the Alfa Romeo 159 in all sorts of ways. If you want a car with a direct touch Serie3 BMW or Mazda6 may be preferred.


Alfa Romeo 159

But overall, the dynamic qualities of the Alfa Romeo 159 are better than those of cars that cost the same if we consider overall performance, consumption, stability and suspension comfort. Assessing this feature set, a Lexus IS is an attractive alternative to the Alfa Romeo 159.

Alfa Romeo 159

It is not a large car because the external dimensions, but it is enough for four adults. The luggage space is not large: the trunk, with a volume of 405 l is the smallest. The Sportwagon has a trunk of 455 liters, a volume that is not large in relation to other cars that have their size has no solutions and do so particularly functional.

Alfa Romeo 159

The Alfa Romeo 159 with the Alfa Romeo 159 JTD engine with five cylinders and 200 hp, now gives 210 hp. The acceleration of this version was the standard in other cars with 200 hp turbocharged engine (either gasoline or diesel), which is more than enough to keep pace with a quick trip by road and one way to advance easily into the double sense.

Alfa Romeo 159

The recovery capacity is lower than that of other less powerful models. This is due not so much the engine, but the fact that the Alfa Romeo 159 weighs a lot and have a transmission developments somewhat lengthy.