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Alfa Romeo 159 Specs, Engines & Dimensions (2005–2012) — First Generation

The first-generation Alfa Romeo 159 arrived as a compact executive car offered as a Sedan and a practical Estate 5-door, pairing distinctive Italian styling with a broad spread of petrol and diesel powertrains.

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Alfa Romeo 159 Engines and Transmissions

Each Alfa Romeo 159 engine was matched to a different kind of driving. The 1.9 MT Estate 5-door keeps things simple with a gasoline unit, manual gearbox and front-wheel drive, while the 2.4 AT diesel Estate adds an automatic transmission and all-wheel drive for surer traction. The 2.2 TCT uses a robotic gearbox, shifting automatically without a conventional torque converter.

Estate 5-door — Alfa Romeo 159 Engines and Transmissions

Estate 5-door Alfa Romeo 159 Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
1.8 MT	Gasoline	1796 cm³	140 hp	103 kW	175 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 MT	Gasoline	1859 cm³	160 hp	118 kW	190 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.2 MT	Gasoline	2198 cm³	185 hp	136 kW	230 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
3.2 MT	Gasoline	3195 cm³	260 hp	191 kW	321 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1910 cm³	115 hp	85 kW	275 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1910 cm³	120 hp	88 kW	280 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1910 cm³	136 hp	100 kW	320 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1910 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	320 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 AT	Diesel	1910 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	320 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Diesel	1956 cm³	136 hp	100 kW	Not provided	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Diesel	1956 cm³	163 hp	120 kW	Not provided	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Diesel	1956 cm³	170 hp	125 kW	360 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.4 MT	Diesel	2387 cm³	200 hp	147 kW	400 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.4 AT	Diesel	2387 cm³	200 hp	147 kW	400 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.4 MT	Diesel	2387 cm³	210 hp	154 kW	400 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
2.4 AT	Diesel	2387 cm³	210 hp	154 kW	400 N⋅m	Automatic	AWD
2.4 MT	Diesel	2387 cm³	210 hp	154 kW	400 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.8 MT	Gasoline	1750 cm³	200 hp	147 kW	320 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.2 TCT	Gasoline	2198 cm³	185 hp	136 kW	230 N⋅m	Robotic	FWD
3.2 MT	Gasoline	3195 cm³	260 hp	191 kW	322 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
3.2 AT	Gasoline	3195 cm³	260 hp	191 kW	322 N⋅m	Automatic	AWD

Sedan — Alfa Romeo 159 Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Alfa Romeo 159 Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
3.2 MT	Gasoline	3195 cm³	260 hp	191 kW	321 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1910 cm³	115 hp	85 kW	275 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 AT	Diesel	1910 cm³	115 hp	85 kW	275 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1910 cm³	120 hp	88 kW	280 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1910 cm³	136 hp	100 kW	320 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1910 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	320 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 AT	Diesel	1910 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	320 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Diesel	1956 cm³	136 hp	100 kW	Not provided	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Diesel	1956 cm³	163 hp	120 kW	Not provided	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Diesel	1956 cm³	170 hp	125 kW	360 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.4 MT	Diesel	2387 cm³	200 hp	147 kW	400 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.4 MT	Diesel	2387 cm³	210 hp	154 kW	400 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
2.4 MT	Diesel	2387 cm³	210 hp	154 kW	400 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.4 AT	Diesel	2387 cm³	210 hp	154 kW	400 N⋅m	Automatic	AWD
1.8 MT	Gasoline	1796 cm³	140 hp	103 kW	175 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.2 TCT	Gasoline	2198 cm³	185 hp	136 kW	230 N⋅m	Robotic	FWD
1.8 MT	Gasoline	1742 cm³	200 hp	147 kW	320 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 MT	Gasoline	1859 cm³	160 hp	118 kW	190 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.2 MT	Gasoline	2198 cm³	185 hp	136 kW	230 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
3.2 MT	Gasoline	3195 cm³	260 hp	191 kW	322 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
3.2 AT	Gasoline	3195 cm³	260 hp	191 kW	322 N⋅m	Automatic	AWD
2.4 AT	Diesel	2387 cm³	200 hp	147 kW	400 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD

Alfa Romeo 159 Dimensions

Estate 5-door — Alfa Romeo 159 Dimensions

Estate 5-door Alfa Romeo 159 Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight	Ground clearance, minimum
1.8 MT	4660 mm	1828 mm	1417 mm	2700 mm	1555 kg	2000 kg	140 mm
1.9 MT	4660 mm	1828 mm	1417 mm	2700 mm	1535 kg	2050 kg	140 mm
2.2 MT	4660 mm	1828 mm	1417 mm	2700 mm	1545 kg	2060 kg	140 mm
3.2 MT	4660 mm	1828 mm	1417 mm	2700 mm	1730 kg	Not provided	140 mm
1.9 MT	4660 mm	1828 mm	1417 mm	2700 mm	1585 kg	Not provided	140 mm
1.9 MT	4660 mm	1828 mm	1417 mm	2700 mm	1580 kg	2095 kg	140 mm
1.9 MT	4660 mm	1828 mm	1417 mm	2700 mm	1585 kg	Not provided	140 mm
1.9 MT	4660 mm	1828 mm	1417 mm	2700 mm	1590 kg	2105 kg	140 mm
1.9 AT	4660 mm	1828 mm	1417 mm	2700 mm	Not provided	Not provided	140 mm
2.0 MT	4660 mm	1828 mm	1417 mm	2700 mm	1575 kg	Not provided	140 mm
2.0 MT	4660 mm	1828 mm	1417 mm	2700 mm	1585 kg	Not provided	140 mm
2.0 MT	4660 mm	1828 mm	1417 mm	2700 mm	1575 kg	Not provided	140 mm
2.4 MT	4660 mm	1828 mm	1417 mm	2700 mm	1685 kg	2200 kg	140 mm
2.4 AT	4660 mm	1828 mm	1417 mm	2700 mm	Not provided	Not provided	140 mm
2.4 MT	4660 mm	1828 mm	1417 mm	2700 mm	1740 kg	2255 kg	140 mm
2.4 AT	4660 mm	1828 mm	1417 mm	2700 mm	Not provided	Not provided	140 mm
2.4 MT	4660 mm	1828 mm	1417 mm	2700 mm	1680 kg	Not provided	140 mm
1.8 MT	4660 mm	1828 mm	1417 mm	2700 mm	1575 kg	Not provided	140 mm
2.2 TCT	4660 mm	1828 mm	1417 mm	2700 mm	1615 kg	2060 kg	140 mm
3.2 MT	4660 mm	1828 mm	1417 mm	2700 mm	1735 kg	2250 kg	140 mm
3.2 AT	4660 mm	1828 mm	1417 mm	2700 mm	1755 kg	2270 kg	140 mm

Sedan — Alfa Romeo 159 Dimensions

Sedan Alfa Romeo 159 Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight	Ground clearance, minimum
3.2 MT	4660 mm	1828 mm	1417 mm	2700 mm	1740 kg	Not provided	140 mm
1.9 MT	4660 mm	1828 mm	1417 mm	2700 mm	1560 kg	2105 kg	140 mm
1.9 AT	4660 mm	1828 mm	1417 mm	2700 mm	1560 kg	2105 kg	140 mm
1.9 MT	4660 mm	1828 mm	1417 mm	2700 mm	1530 kg	2045 kg	140 mm
1.9 MT	4660 mm	1828 mm	1417 mm	2700 mm	1560 kg	2105 kg	140 mm
1.9 MT	4660 mm	1828 mm	1417 mm	2700 mm	1540 kg	2055 kg	140 mm
1.9 AT	4660 mm	1828 mm	1417 mm	2700 mm	1545 kg	2060 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4660 mm	1828 mm	1417 mm	2700 mm	1560 kg	2105 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4660 mm	1828 mm	1417 mm	2700 mm	1560 kg	2105 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4660 mm	1828 mm	1417 mm	2700 mm	1630 kg	Not provided	140 mm
2.4 MT	4660 mm	1828 mm	1417 mm	2700 mm	1635 kg	2150 kg	140 mm
2.4 MT	4660 mm	1828 mm	1417 mm	2700 mm	1690 kg	2205 kg	140 mm
2.4 MT	4660 mm	1828 mm	1417 mm	2700 mm	1630 kg	Not provided	140 mm
2.4 AT	4660 mm	1828 mm	1417 mm	2700 mm	Not provided	2150 kg	140 mm
1.8 MT	4660 mm	1828 mm	1417 mm	2700 mm	1430 kg	1950 kg	140 mm
2.2 TCT	4660 mm	1828 mm	1417 mm	2700 mm	1490 kg	2010 kg	140 mm
1.8 MT	4660 mm	1828 mm	1417 mm	2700 mm	1505 kg	2095 kg	140 mm
1.9 MT	4660 mm	1828 mm	1417 mm	2700 mm	1485 kg	2000 kg	140 mm
2.2 MT	4660 mm	1828 mm	1417 mm	2700 mm	1495 kg	2010 kg	140 mm
3.2 MT	4660 mm	1828 mm	1417 mm	2700 mm	1685 kg	2200 kg	140 mm
3.2 AT	4660 mm	1828 mm	1417 mm	2700 mm	1705 kg	2220 kg	140 mm
2.4 AT	4660 mm	1828 mm	1417 mm	2700 mm	Not provided	Not provided	140 mm

Alfa Romeo 159 Cargo Space

Estate 5-door — Alfa Romeo 159 Cargo Space

Estate 5-door Alfa Romeo 159 Cargo Space
Modification	Trunk volume min	Trunk volume max
1.8 MT	445 l	1235 l
1.9 MT	445 l	1235 l
2.2 MT	445 l	1235 l
3.2 MT	445 l	1235 l
1.9 MT	445 l	1235 l
1.9 MT	445 l	1235 l
1.9 MT	445 l	1235 l
1.9 MT	445 l	1235 l
1.9 AT	445 l	1235 l
2.0 MT	445 l	1235 l
2.0 MT	445 l	1235 l
2.0 MT	445 l	1235 l
2.4 MT	445 l	1235 l
2.4 AT	445 l	1235 l
2.4 MT	445 l	1235 l
2.4 AT	445 l	1235 l
2.4 MT	445 l	1235 l
1.8 MT	445 l	1235 l
2.2 TCT	445 l	1235 l
3.2 MT	445 l	1235 l
3.2 AT	445 l	1235 l

Sedan — Alfa Romeo 159 Cargo Space

Sedan Alfa Romeo 159 Cargo Space
Modification	Trunk volume min
3.2 MT	405 l
1.9 MT	405 l
1.9 AT	405 l
1.9 MT	405 l
1.9 MT	405 l
1.9 MT	405 l
1.9 AT	405 l
2.0 MT	405 l
2.0 MT	405 l
2.0 MT	405 l
2.4 MT	405 l
2.4 MT	405 l
2.4 MT	405 l
2.4 AT	405 l
1.8 MT	405 l
2.2 TCT	405 l
1.8 MT	405 l
1.9 MT	405 l
2.2 MT	405 l
3.2 MT	405 l
3.2 AT	405 l
2.4 AT	405 l

Alfa Romeo 159 Trims and Equipment

Alfa Romeo 159 trim levels sit on top of the mechanical package rather than changing it. The 2.2 TCT Sedan, for example, came in Medium and Elegant equipment configurations, so buyers chose the same gasoline engine and robotic transmission with differing comfort, upholstery and convenience content. Checking the specific car's equipment list matters more than the badge alone.

Alfa Romeo 159 Trims and Equipment
Modification	Body	Equipment
3.2 MT	Estate 5-door	Ti
1.8 MT	Estate 5-door	Elegant
2.2 TCT	Estate 5-door	Elegant
2.2 TCT	Estate 5-door	Ti
3.2 AT	Estate 5-door	Ti
1.8 MT	Sedan	Medium
2.2 TCT	Sedan	Medium
2.2 TCT	Sedan	Elegant
2.2 TCT	Sedan	Classico Plus
2.2 TCT	Sedan	Ti
1.8 MT	Sedan	Ti
1.9 MT	Sedan	Medium
2.2 MT	Sedan	Medium
2.2 MT	Sedan	Ti
3.2 MT	Sedan	Medium
3.2 MT	Sedan	Ti
3.2 AT	Sedan	Medium
3.2 AT	Sedan	Elegant
3.2 AT	Sedan	Classico Plus
2.4 AT	Sedan	Medium