The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09)
€ 29,700
€ 38,900
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,900
ⓘ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 TBi 16V and the 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V are absolutely identical. Both are 183.5 inches long, 72 inches wide and 56 inches tall.
159 1.8 TBi 16V
159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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 TBi 16V
159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.82 %
General
159 1.8 TBi 16V
159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
159 1.8 TBi 16V
159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
939 B1.000
Engine Code
939 A.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
197 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
159 1.8 TBi 16V
197 hp
256 hp
159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
159 1.8 TBi 16V
236 lb‑ft
237 lb‑ft
159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Performance
159 1.8 TBi 16V
159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
159 1.8 TBi 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
▶ REPLAY
16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.91 lb/hp
159 1.8 TBi 16V
16.84 lb/hp
13.91 lb/hp
159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
159 1.8 TBi 16V
159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
21 mpg
159 1.8 TBi 16V
30 mpg
21 mpg
159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
21 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
557 mi
Range
390 mi
159 1.8 TBi 16V
557 mi
390 mi
159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
208.4 kWh
159 1.8 TBi 16V
147.7 kWh
208.4 kWh
159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
159 1.8 TBi 16V
159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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
