The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
€ 24,900
€ 29,700
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 159 1.8 MPI 16V and the 159 1.8 TBi 16V are absolutely identical. Both are 183.5 inches long, 72 inches wide and 56 inches tall.
159 1.8 MPI 16V
159 1.8 TBi 16V
56
72
77.8
56
72
77.8
72 in
Width
72 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56 in
Height
56 in
106.3
183.5
106.3
183.5
183.5 in
Length
183.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
159 1.8 MPI 16V
159 1.8 TBi 16V
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.98 %
General
159 1.8 MPI 16V
159 1.8 TBi 16V
Typ 939
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
159 1.8 MPI 16V
159 1.8 TBi 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
939 A4.000
Engine Code
939 B1.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5000 rpm
159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
197 hp
159 1.8 TBi 16V
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
159 1.8 TBi 16V
Performance
159 1.8 MPI 16V
159 1.8 TBi 16V
129 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
159 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
159 1.8 TBi 16V
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23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
159 1.8 TBi 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
159 1.8 MPI 16V
159 1.8 TBi 16V
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
30 mpg
159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
30 mpg
159 1.8 TBi 16V
23 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
572 mi
Range
557 mi
159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
557 mi
159 1.8 TBi 16V
Environmental Impact
144 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
147.7 kWh
159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
147.7 kWh
159 1.8 TBi 16V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
159 1.8 MPI 16V
159 1.8 TBi 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
