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Alfa Romeo 159: generations and engines

The Alfa Romeo 159 was built from 2005 to 2011 in 2 generations, with 36 engine versions in our catalog (sedan, station wagon). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.

Alfa Romeo 159 Enlarge
Production years2005–2011
Generations2
Engine versions36
Power120–260 hp
Body stylesSedan, Station wagon
FuelGasoline, Diesel
Timeline

Alfa Romeo 159 generations

  1. 2005–2011

    Alfa Romeo 159

    • Sedan
    • Gasoline
    • Diesel

    18 engine versions 120–260 hp

    Generation specs
  2. 2006–2011

    Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon

    • Station wagon
    • Gasoline
    • Diesel

    18 engine versions 120–260 hp

    Engines below
Specs

Alfa Romeo 159 engines

The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon2006–2011 · 18 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
1.8 MPI (140 hp)2006–2010Gasoline140 hp (103 kW)120 lb-ft (163 Nm)10.4 s128 mph (206 km/h)
1.9 JTDM 16V (150 hp)2006–2010Diesel150 hp (110 kW)236 lb-ft (320 Nm)9.2 s132 mph (212 km/h)
1.9 JTDM 16V (150 hp) Q-Tronic2006–2010Diesel150 hp (110 kW)236 lb-ft (320 Nm)9.5 s130 mph (209 km/h)
1.9 JTDM 8V (120 hp)2006–2009Diesel120 hp (88 kW)207 lb-ft (280 Nm)10.9 s119 mph (192 km/h)
1.9 JTS (160 hp)2006–2009Gasoline160 hp (118 kW)140 lb-ft (190 Nm)9.9 s130 mph (210 km/h)
2.2 JTS (185 hp)2006–2009Gasoline185 hp (136 kW)170 lb-ft (230 Nm)8.9 s138 mph (222 km/h)
2.2 JTS (185 hp) Selespeed2006–2010Gasoline185 hp (136 kW)170 lb-ft (230 Nm)8.9 s138 mph (222 km/h)
2.4 JTDM (200 hp)2006–2007Diesel200 hp (147 kW)295 lb-ft (400 Nm)8.6 s140 mph (226 km/h)
2.4 JTDM (200 hp) Q-Tronic2006–2010Diesel200 hp (147 kW)295 lb-ft (400 Nm)8.5 s139 mph (223 km/h)
3.2 JTS V6 (260 hp) Q42006–2009Gasoline260 hp (191 kW)237 lb-ft (322 Nm)7 s152 mph (244 km/h)
2.4 JTDM 20V (210 hp)2007–2009Diesel210 hp (154 kW)295 lb-ft (400 Nm)8.3 s142 mph (229 km/h)
2.4 JTDM 20V (210 hp) Q42007–2009Diesel210 hp (154 kW)295 lb-ft (400 Nm)8.5 s140 mph (225 km/h)
3.2 JTS V6 (260 hp) Q4 Q-Tronic2007–2010Gasoline260 hp (191 kW)237 lb-ft (322 Nm)7.3 s150 mph (242 km/h)
3.2 JTS V6 (260 hp)2008–2009Gasoline260 hp (191 kW)237 lb-ft (322 Nm)7.2 s154 mph (248 km/h)
1.750 TBi (200 hp)2009–2011Gasoline200 hp (147 kW)236 lb-ft (320 Nm)7.9 s145 mph (233 km/h)
2.0 JTDM 16V (170 hp)2009–2011Diesel170 hp (125 kW)266 lb-ft (360 Nm)9 s134 mph (216 km/h)
2.0 JTDM 16V (170 hp) Eco2009–2011Diesel170 hp (125 kW)266 lb-ft (360 Nm)9 s134 mph (216 km/h)
2.0 JTDM (136 hp)2010–2011Diesel136 hp (100 kW)258 lb-ft (350 Nm)10.1 s124 mph (200 km/h)
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