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Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MT Medium Equipment — First Generation

Carrying passengers is part of ordinary motoring life, and this overview considers the Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MT Medium through that everyday lens.

1 generation · Sedan

2005–2012

1.8 MT

Gasoline · Manual · FWD

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Performance & powertrain

Top speed
?

The highest speed a vehicle can sustain under manufacturer test conditions. Some cars are electronically limited below their mechanical potential. Glossary entry

206 km/h
Engine type
Gasoline
Transmission
Manual
Type of boost
?

A turbocharger or supercharger compresses the air entering the engine so a smaller engine can produce more power. Naturally aspirated engines draw air without a compressor. Glossary entry

No
Type of drive
?

Which wheels receive power: front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. All-wheel drive can send power to every wheel for extra traction. Glossary entry

FWD
Bore and stroke
?

The diameter of a cylinder (bore) and the distance the piston travels inside it (stroke). Together they determine the displacement of the engine. Glossary entry

80.5 × 88.4 mm
Engine capacity
?

The total volume swept by all pistons inside the cylinders, usually stated in cubic centimetres or litres. Larger displacement often means more power but higher consumption. Glossary entry

1796 cm³
Engine location
Front, transverse
Number of gears
?

How many fixed forward ratios a gearbox offers. More gears can improve economy and refinement; continuously variable transmissions have no fixed steps. Glossary entry

5
Maximum power
?

A unit of engine or motor output. One metric horsepower is about 0.735 kilowatts. Peak power is normally reached at high engine speed. Glossary entry

140 hp
Maximum power, kw
?

A unit of engine or motor output. One metric horsepower is about 0.735 kilowatts. Peak power is normally reached at high engine speed. Glossary entry

103 kW
Compression ratio
?

The ratio between the largest and smallest volume of a cylinder as the piston moves. Higher ratios improve efficiency but may require higher-octane fuel. Glossary entry

10.5
Maximum power rpm
6500 rpm
Maximum torque N⋅m
175 N⋅m
Maximum torque rpm
3800 rpm
Acceleration to 100
?

The time a vehicle needs to reach 100 km/h from a standstill, a common shorthand for overall performance. Glossary entry

10.4 s
Engine power system
Distributed injection (multi-point)
Number of cylinders
4
Valves per cylinder
?

The number of intake and exhaust valves in each cylinder. Four valves per cylinder is common and helps the engine breathe at higher speeds. Glossary entry

4
Cylinder arrangement
Inline
Maximum power ICE
Not provided
Maximum power ICE
Not provided

Energy & emissions

ECO class
Euro 4
Battery power
Not provided
Fuel grade
95
Mild Hybrid
?

A car with a small electric motor and battery that assist the combustion engine and recover braking energy but cannot drive on electricity alone. Glossary entry

Not provided
Battery type
Not provided
CO2 emissions
?

The amount of carbon dioxide released per kilometre under a standardised test. Lower figures usually go hand in hand with lower fuel consumption. Glossary entry

179 g/km
Full charge home
Not provided
Power consumption
Not provided
Fuel tank capacity
70 l
Full public charging time
Not provided
Driving range, maximum
?

The distance an electric or plug-in vehicle can travel on a full charge under a stated test cycle. Temperature, speed and load change the real result. Glossary entry

Not provided
Driving range, minimum
?

The distance an electric or plug-in vehicle can travel on a full charge under a stated test cycle. Temperature, speed and load change the real result. Glossary entry

Not provided
Fuel consumption city
10.4 l
Average consumption
7.7 l
Fuel consumption highway
6.1 l

Dimensions & body

Doors number
4
Number of seats
5
Width
1828 mm
Height
1417 mm
Length
4660 mm
Body type
Sedan
Wheelbase
?

The distance between the centres of the front and rear wheels. A longer wheelbase usually gives more cabin space and a calmer ride; a shorter one helps agility and parking. Glossary entry

2700 mm
U-turn diameter
Not provided
Depth of the ford to be crossed
Not provided
Body style
Sedan
Rear track width
?

The distance between the centres of the two wheels on the same axle. A wider track generally improves stability in corners. Glossary entry

1573 mm
Trunk volume max
Not provided
Trunk volume min
405 l
Front track width
?

The distance between the centres of the two wheels on the same axle. A wider track generally improves stability in corners. Glossary entry

1593 mm
Max weight
1950 kg
Curb weight
?

The weight of the vehicle with all standard equipment and fluids but without passengers or cargo. Glossary entry

1430 kg
Ground clearance, maximum
?

The gap between the lowest point of the underbody and the road. More clearance helps on rough roads and steep driveway ramps. Glossary entry

Not provided
Ground clearance, minimum
?

The gap between the lowest point of the underbody and the road. More clearance helps on rough roads and steep driveway ramps. Glossary entry

140 mm

Identity & configuration

Body code
939A
Vehicle class
D
Body designation
939
Right-hand drive
No

Additional specifications

Stop
2012-01-31
Start
2005-03-01
Wheel size
Not provided
Rear brakes
Disc
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear suspension
Independent, spring
Front suspension
Independent, spring

Trim equipment

Dimensions & body

Number of seats
5

Additional specifications

Driver Assistance Systems
Anti-lock braking system (ABS), Electronic stability program (ESP), Hill start assist (HAS), Emergency brake assist (BAS, EBD, EBA)
Stop
2012-01-31
Start
2005-03-01
Airbags
Driver's airbag, Passenger airbag, Side front airbags, Window airbags (curtains), Driver's knee airbag, Passenger's knee airbag
Isofix
Isofix for the back row
Material
Steel
Comfort
On-board computer, Engine Start Button, Power mirrors
Exterior
Metallic
Interior
Folding rear seat, Third rear headrest, Sports front seats, Leather steering wheel, Sunroof, Power window
Sound
Audio system Hi-Fi
Power steering
Active power steering
Air conditioner
Single-zone climate control
Electric heating
Front seats, Side mirrors
Steering wheel adjustment
Steering wheel height adjustment, Steering wheel reach adjustment
Anti theft system
Alarm, Keyless central locking, Immobilizer
Seat trim
Fabric seats
Power seat adjustment
Front seat adjustment

Not provided means the source has no value. Zero remains zero. Units are shown as supplied; range test cycles are only stated when known.

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Comfort and Convenience

Cabin temperature is the preference people negotiate most often. What feels pleasant depends on clothing, where someone sits relative to the sun, and simple individual difference, so agreement usually comes through conversation rather than one fixed setting.

Safety and Driver Assistance

Learning where the basic controls sit before setting off is simple preparation. A minute spent stationary locating lights, wipers and demisting means those actions are already known when weather or traffic changes.

Multimedia and Connectivity

Phone battery is a familiar concern on longer trips, particularly when a handset is running navigation for the whole journey. Where a car offers a power source in the cabin, passengers can keep devices charged en route.