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Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 AT Medium Equipment — First Generation

Urban driving is mostly made up of short, interrupted trips. What follows considers the Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 AT Medium in that setting, focusing on attention, convenience and the space a journey demands.

1 generation · Sedan

2005–2012

2.4 AT

Diesel · Automatic · FWD

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Specifications

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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

225 km/h
Engine type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
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

Turbo
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

82 × 90.4 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

2387 cm³
Engine location
Not provided
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

6
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

200 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

147 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

17
Maximum power rpm
4000 rpm
Maximum torque N⋅m
400 N⋅m
Maximum torque rpm
2000 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

8.3 s
Engine power system
Not provided
Number of cylinders
5
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
Diesel
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

Not provided
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
11.4 l
Average consumption
7.9 l
Fuel consumption highway
5.8 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
Not provided
Curb weight
?

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

Not provided
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

Seating position preference varies widely: one driver sits upright and close, another further back with arms extended. Height, leg length and habits formed in other cars explain why no single arrangement suits everyone equally.

Safety and Driver Assistance

Anyone driving a car they use rarely benefits from a minute spent reading the switchgear and dashboard symbols. That preparation turns unfamiliar functions into known ones before traffic starts demanding attention.

Multimedia and Connectivity

Calls taken on the move are the usual reason drivers look for hands-free operation. If a car supports it, the practical gain is simply that a conversation need not involve holding anything.