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Alfa Romeo 159

Alfa Romeo 159
Photo: David Villarreal Fernández / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0

The official data lists 105 versions of the Alfa Romeo 159 (2006–2015), in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and France. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data
2006–2015
Markets
European Union, United Kingdom, France
Engines
1.7 L to 3.2 L
Power
85 kW (116 PS) to 147 kW (200 PS)
Fuels
Diesel, Petrol
Lowest consumption (France)
5.1 L/100 km (NEDC)
Lowest consumption (United Kingdom)
5.2 L/100 km (NEDC)
New registrations in the EU
52,352

What is the Alfa Romeo 159?

The 159 is a four-door saloon that Alfa Romeo also offered as the Sportwagon estate. Giorgetto Giugiaro designed the Sportwagon with the Alfa Romeo Style Centre, giving the estate a flowing roofline and a practical load space. Together, the two body styles made the 159 an everyday car with a distinctive Italian design.

The cabin has a driver-focused layout, with the centre console angled towards the driver. The model followed the 156 in Alfa Romeo’s saloon range and offered a choice of petrol and diesel engines.

159 generations

The 159 was sold as one generation, Type 939, from 2005 to 2011. It followed the 156, and the Sportwagon estate extended the range beyond the saloon. The Giulia later returned as Alfa Romeo’s saloon, with its generation beginning in 2016.

Engines and power

In EU listings, the 159’s engine sizes range from 1.7 to 3.2 litres, with petrol, diesel and other fuel types. Listed power runs from 85 kW (116 PS) to 147 kW (200 PS). Diesel versions feature prominently in EU registrations: the leading entries include a 2.0-litre diesel and a 2.0-litre diesel rated at 125 kW (170 PS).

How economical is the Alfa Romeo 159?

The lowest listed consumption is 5.1 L/100 km in the French ADEME figures, measured on the NEDC test. The UK VCA listing gives a low of 5.2 L/100 km, also on NEDC. NEDC is an older European test procedure, and actual fuel use varies with driving conditions.

Where was the 159 sold?

The EU, UK and France have listings for the 159. In official EU registration figures, it recorded 52,352 registrations. Diesel versions feature prominently among the leading EU registration entries.

Questions and answers

When was the Alfa Romeo 159 made?

Its single Type 939 generation ran from 2005 to 2011.

What engines were available?

EU listings span 1.7 to 3.2 litres, with petrol, diesel and other fuel types.

What is its lowest official fuel consumption?

The French ADEME listing gives 5.1 L/100 km on NEDC; the UK VCA listing gives 5.2 L/100 km on NEDC.

Was the 159 available as an estate?

Yes. Alfa Romeo also offered the 159 as the Sportwagon estate.

159 159 (2005–2011)

Alfa Romeo 159 159
Photo: David Villarreal Fernández / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0

Model codes: Type 939 · References: en.wikipedia.org

European Union 28 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelCO₂EU registrations
20112.0 L125 kW (170 PS)Diesel142 g/km8,280
20112.0 L100 kW (136 PS)Diesel135 g/km6,776
20111.7 L147 kW (200 PS)Petrol189 g/km2,062
20111.9 L85 kW (116 PS)Diesel140 g/km650
20111.9 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel164 g/km254
20111.9 L88 kW (120 PS)Diesel143 g/km214
20112.4 L147 kW (200 PS)Diesel207 g/km115
20112.0 L120 kW (163 PS)Diesel138 g/km107
2011––Petrol196 g/km84
20111.8 L103 kW (140 PS)Petrol181 g/km75
20112.2 L136 kW (185 PS)Petrol218 g/km58
20111.7 L–Diesel161 g/km52
20112.4 L154 kW (209 PS)Diesel184 g/km36
20112.0 L125 kW (170 PS)Petrol–35
20113.2 L191 kW (260 PS)Petrol278 g/km29
20111.9 L100 kW (136 PS)Diesel160 g/km20
2011––Diesel139 g/km13
20102.0 L–Diesel142 g/km11,120
20101.9 L–Diesel158 g/km8,204
20101.7 L–Petrol192 g/km2,838
20102.4 L–Diesel198 g/km1,846
20101.8 L–Petrol181 g/km866
2010––Petrol192 g/km414
20101.7 L–Diesel142 g/km230
20103.2 L–Petrol277 g/km212
20102.2 L–Petrol218 g/km166
20101.9 L–Petrol205 g/km46
2010––Other fuel166 g/km18

United Kingdom 44 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
20101750 TBi (200)1.7 LPetrol6-speed manual8.1 L/100 km NEDC189 g/km
20101750 TBi (200)1.7 LPetrol6-speed manual8.3 L/100 km NEDC194 g/km
20101.9 JTDm 8v ECO (120)1.9 LDiesel6-speed manual5.2 L/100 km NEDC138 g/km
20101.9 JTDm 16v (150)1.9 LDiesel6-speed manual5.7 L/100 km NEDC150 g/km
20101.9 JTDm 16v QTronic (150)1.9 LDiesel6-speed automatic6.8 L/100 km NEDC180 g/km
20101.9 JTDm 8v ECO (120)1.9 LDiesel6-speed manual5.3 L/100 km NEDC140 g/km
20101.9 JTDm 16v (150)1.9 LDiesel6-speed manual5.8 L/100 km NEDC153 g/km
20101.9 JTDm 16v QTronic (150)1.9 LDiesel6-speed automatic6.9 L/100 km NEDC182 g/km
20102.0 JTDm 16v (170)2.0 LDiesel6-speed manual5.4 L/100 km NEDC142 g/km
20102.0 JTDm 16v (170)2.0 LDiesel6-speed manual5.5 L/100 km NEDC145 g/km
2008–20102.2 JTS · 2.2 JTS (185)2.2 LPetrol6-speed manual9.2 L/100 km NEDC218 g/km
2008–20102.2 JTS · 2.2 JTS (185)2.2 LPetrol6-speed manual9.3 L/100 km NEDC220 g/km
2006–20102.4 JTDM · 2.4 JTDm 20v (210)2.4 LDiesel6-speed manual6.8 L/100 km NEDC179 g/km
2007–20102.4 JTDM Qtronic · 2.4 JTDM QTronic · 2.4 JTDm 20v QTronic (200)2.4 LDiesel6-speed automatic8.0 L/100 km NEDC210 g/km
2008–20102.4 JTDM QTronic · 2.4 JTDm 20v QTronic (200)2.4 LDiesel6-speed automatic7.9 L/100 km NEDC208 g/km
2008–20102.4 JTDM · 2.4 JTDm 20v (210)2.4 LDiesel6-speed manual6.9 L/100 km NEDC181 g/km
2008–20103.2 JTS V6 (4x2) · 3.2 JTS V6 (260)3.2 LPetrol6-speed manual11.0 L/100 km NEDC260 g/km
2008–20103.2 JTS V6 (4x2) · 3.2 JTS V6 (260)3.2 LPetrol6-speed manual11.1 L/100 km NEDC262 g/km
2008–20091.8 MPI1.8 LPetrol5-speed manual7.6 L/100 km NEDC179 g/km
2008–20091.8 MPI1.8 LPetrol5-speed manual7.8 L/100 km NEDC183 g/km
2007–20091.9 16v JTDM Qtronic · 1.9 JTDM 16v QTronic1.9 LDiesel6-speed automatic7.1 L/100 km NEDC187 g/km
2008–20091.9 JTDM 16v1.9 LDiesel6-speed manual5.9 L/100 km NEDC157 g/km
2008–20091.9 JTDM 16v1.9 LDiesel6-speed manual6.0 L/100 km NEDC159 g/km
2008–20091.9 JTDM 16v QTronic1.9 LDiesel6-speed automatic7.2 L/100 km NEDC190 g/km
2008–20092.4 JTDM Q4 (4x4)2.4 LDiesel6-speed manual7.2 L/100 km NEDC192 g/km
2008–20092.4 JTDM Q4 (4x4)2.4 LDiesel6-speed manual7.4 L/100 km NEDC194 g/km
2008–20093.2 JTS V6 Q4 (4x4)3.2 LPetrol6-speed manual11.4 L/100 km NEDC270 g/km
2008–20093.2 JTS V6 Q4 (4x4) QTronic3.2 LPetrol6-speed automatic12.2 L/100 km NEDC286 g/km
2008–20093.2 JTS V6 Q4 (4x4)3.2 LPetrol6-speed manual11.5 L/100 km NEDC272 g/km
2008–20093.2 JTS V6 Q4 (4x4) QTronic3.2 LPetrol6-speed automatic12.2 L/100 km NEDC288 g/km
2006–20071.9 JTS1.9 LPetrol6-speed manual8.7 L/100 km NEDC205 g/km
2006–20071.9 16v1.9 LPetrol6-speed manual8.8 L/100 km NEDC209 g/km
2006–20071.9 16v JTDM1.9 LDiesel6-speed manual6.0 L/100 km NEDC159 g/km
2006–20071.9 JTDM 16v1.9 LDiesel6-speed manual6.1 L/100 km NEDC162 g/km
20071.9 16v JTDM QTronic1.9 LDiesel6-speed automatic7.2 L/100 km NEDC190 g/km
2006–20072.2 JTS2.2 LPetrol6-speed manual9.4 L/100 km NEDC221 g/km
2006–20072.2 16v2.2 LPetrol6-speed manual9.5 L/100 km NEDC224 g/km
2006–20072.4 JTDM2.4 LDiesel6-speed manual7.0 L/100 km NEDC185 g/km
20072.4 JTDM Qtronic2.4 LDiesel6-speed automatic8.1 L/100 km NEDC215 g/km
2006–20073.2 JTS V6 Q43.2 LPetrol6-speed manual11.5 L/100 km NEDC273 g/km
20073.2 JTS V6 Q4 QTronic3.2 LPetrol6-speed automatic12.2 L/100 km NEDC289 g/km
20073.2 JTS V6 Q43.2 LPetrol6-speed manual11.6 L/100 km NEDC275 g/km
20073.2 JTS V6 Q4 QTronic3.2 LPetrol6-speed automatic12.3 L/100 km NEDC291 g/km
20063.2 JTS V6 Q43.2 LPetrol6-speed manual13.2 L/100 km NEDC314 g/km

Versions outside these generations

European Union 11 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelCO₂EU registrations
20142.0 L125 kW (170 PS)Diesel141 g/km10
20132.0 L100 kW (136 PS)Diesel135 g/km257
20132.0 L125 kW (170 PS)Diesel141 g/km171
20131.7 L147 kW (200 PS)Petrol189 g/km44
20132.0 L–Other fuel138 g/km15
20122.0 L100 kW (136 PS)Diesel135 g/km4,417
20122.0 L125 kW (170 PS)Diesel140 g/km1,933
20121.7 L147 kW (200 PS)Petrol188 g/km618
20122.0 L120 kW (163 PS)Diesel138 g/km28
20121.7 L–Diesel139 g/km23
20121.9 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel166 g/km16

France 22 versions

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2015159 2.0 JTDm (136ch)–100 kW (136 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.1 L/100 km NEDC134 g/km
2015159 SW 2.0 JTDm (136ch)–100 kW (136 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.2 L/100 km NEDC137 g/km
2015159 2.0 JTDm (170ch)–125 kW (170 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.3 L/100 km NEDC139 g/km
2015159 SW 2.0 JTDm (170ch)–125 kW (170 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.4 L/100 km NEDC142 g/km
2015159 SW 2.0 JTDm (170ch) ECO–125 kW (170 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.2 L/100 km NEDC139 g/km
2015159 2.0 JTDm (170ch) ECO–125 kW (170 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.1 L/100 km NEDC136 g/km
2015159 1750 Tbi (200ch)–147 kW (200 PS)Petrol6-speed manual7.8 L/100 km NEDC182 g/km
2012–2015159 1750 Tbi (200ch)–147 kW (200 PS)Petrol6-speed manual8.0 L/100 km NEDC186 g/km
2014159 2.0 JTDm (136ch)–100 kW (136 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.1 L/100 km NEDC134 g/km
2014159 SW 2.0 JTDm (136ch)–100 kW (136 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.2 L/100 km NEDC137 g/km
2014159 2.0 JTDm (170ch)–125 kW (170 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.3 L/100 km NEDC139 g/km
2014159 2.0 JTDm (170ch) ECO–125 kW (170 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.1 L/100 km NEDC136 g/km
2014159 SW 2.0 JTDm (170ch)–125 kW (170 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.4 L/100 km NEDC142 g/km
2014159 SW 2.0 JTDm (170ch) ECO–125 kW (170 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.2 L/100 km NEDC139 g/km
2014159 1750 Tbi (200ch)–147 kW (200 PS)Petrol6-speed manual7.8 L/100 km NEDC182 g/km
2012–2013159 2.0 JTDm (136ch)–100 kW (136 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.1 L/100 km NEDC134 g/km
2012–2013159 SW 2.0 JTDm (136ch)–100 kW (136 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.2 L/100 km NEDC137 g/km
2012–2013159 2.0 JTDm (170ch)–125 kW (170 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.3 L/100 km NEDC139 g/km
2012–2013159 SW 2.0 JTDm (170ch)–125 kW (170 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.4 L/100 km NEDC142 g/km
2012–2013159 SW 2.0 JTDm (170ch) ECO–125 kW (170 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.2 L/100 km NEDC139 g/km
2012–2013159 2.0 JTDm (170ch) ECO–125 kW (170 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.1 L/100 km NEDC136 g/km
2012–2013159 1750 Tbi (200ch)–147 kW (200 PS)Petrol6-speed manual7.8 L/100 km NEDC182 g/km

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.