The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)
€ 24,900

€ 25,200

€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 1.9 JTDM 8V are absolutely identical. Both are 183.5 inches long, 72 inches wide and 56 inches tall.
159 1.8 MPI 16V
159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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 1.9 JTDM 8V
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.1 %

General
159 1.8 MPI 16V
159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Typ 939
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
159 1.8 MPI 16V
159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
939 A4.000
Engine Code
939 A1.000
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
118 hp
159 1.9 JTDM 8V
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Performance
159 1.8 MPI 16V
159 1.9 JTDM 8V
129 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

159 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

159 1.9 JTDM 8V
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.05 lb/hp
159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
29.05 lb/hp
159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
159 1.8 MPI 16V
159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
40 mpg
159 1.9 JTDM 8V
23 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
572 mi
Range
737 mi
159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
737 mi
159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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).
121.3 kWh
159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
121.3 kWh
159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
159 1.8 MPI 16V
159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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