Alfa 159
The Alfa Romeo 159 is a four-door saloon (replaced in 2005 to 156). In 2008 has received some changes that mainly affect some details of the carrier . Sportwagon is the name of the family version, to equal version costs € 1,500 more than the saloon.
With the two bodies are available versions of the same engine (three petrol and three diesel, all direct injection). The gasoline are: 1.9 JTS 160CV, 2.2 JTS 3.2 JTS 185 hp and 260 hp; Diesels: two 1.9-120 or 150 hp and a 2.4 JTDm of 210 hp.
The full range of 159 is front traction but JTDm versions 2.4 and 3.2 JTS are also available with a total traction system (via a Torsen differential). In addition, the range of 2008 has a front differential autoblocante (Alfa Romeo calls it "Q2").
In addition to the manual there are two machines. One is torque converter (Q-tronic), the other (Selespeed) is a box automated manual (no clutch pedal). Depending on the engine, carries either.
A Citroen C5, a Toyota Avensis or a Mercedes-Benz C-Class are more comfortable that the 159 in all sorts of ways. If you want a car with a touch direct BMW Serie3 or MAZDA6 may be preferred. But, in general, the dynamic qualities of the Alfa Romeo 159 are better than those of cars that cost the same if we consider as a whole benefits, consumption, stability and comfort of suspension. Appreciating this feature set, a Lexus IS can also be an interesting alternative to 159.
Not a car because of its broad exterior dimensions, but it is enough for four adults. The space for the luggage is not large: the trunk, with a volume of 405 l, is the smaller. The Sportwagon has a trunk of 455 l, a volume that is not large in relation to other cars that have their size and has no solutions do so particularly functional.
The more affordable version of 159 (1.9 JTDm Distinctive 120 hp) costs € 26,990, the most expensive (3.2 JTS Sportwagon Q4 260 hp IT Q-Tronic) 45,500 €. Building raferencia the saloon with 150 hp diesel engine and standard equipment more affordable (1.9 JTDm 150 hp Distinctive; 28,390 €) there are cheaper models: KIA Magentis, Mitsubishi Lancer, Toyota Avensis, MAZDA6 or Honda Accord. Those that cost more are the Saab 9-3, Cadillac BLS, Jaguar X-type, Audi A4 and Volvo S60. A BMW 320d, a Lexus IS 220D or a Mercedes-Benz C220 CDI cost more but have more powerful engines.
Alfa 159
In km77.com carefully tested version of the 159 JTD engine with five cylinders and 200 hp; currently gives 210 hp. The acceleration of these version was normal in other cars with 200-hp turbocharged engine (either gasoline or diesel), which is more than enough to sustain a rapid pace travel by road one-way and to advance easily into the double meaning.
The resilience is lower than that of other less powerful models. This is due not so much the engine, but the fact that this weighs 159 lot and have some developments transmission something long.
Alfa 159
The deposit has Sporwagon l 70, compared with 65 l 159, which has four gates. This difference is determined, rather than the deposit itself, by the way conduit stretching from the mouth filling up the tank.
The bodywork family weighs 50 kg more than the four doors. The difference in performance and consumption between the two models (equal to engine) is very small.
The equipment is normal in a car of this kind. Among other items associated with the security front there are airbags, front side (can not bring back), head (type curtain) and for the driver’s knees, traction control and stability. Other devices that have are a series of two zones of climate control, computer or radio controls on the steering wheel.
