Diesel and petrol · 2006–2012

Alfa Romeo 159

Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Alfa Romeo 159. By the official figures, the 2010 uses 7.6 L/100km, about $2,451 a year in New Zealand.

Alfa Romeo 159 in black
Fuel use
7.6 L/100km
2010 official
A year's petrol
$2,451
at today's prices in New Zealand
On a full tank
923 km
70 L tank
Seats
5

What a 159 costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, New Zealand first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$22.29 per 100 km$2,451
Australia$2.41/L petrol$18.30 per 100 km$2,031
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£21.27 per 100 miles£1,489
United States$4.35/gal petrol$14.03 per 100 miles$1,894

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

939 (159), 2005–2020

Specs for the 1.8 MPI; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Medium
Generation
939 (159)
Built
2005-2020
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,660 mm
Width
1,828 mm
Height
1,427 mm
Wheelbase
2,705 mm
Kerb weight
1,445 kg

Engine

Engine
1.8 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,742 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
103 kW
Torque
170 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
8.3 L/100km
Fuel tank
70 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Safety

Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2005

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2012Petrol9.2 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2012Diesel8.0 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2011Petrol8.6 L/100km33 mpg27 mpg—
2011Diesel7.9 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2010Diesel7.6 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2010Petrol9.3 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2009Petrol11.0 L/100km26 mpg21 mpg—
2009Diesel7.3 L/100km39 mpg32 mpg—
2008Petrol11.4 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
2007Petrol11.3 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
2007Diesel8.0 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2006Diesel8.1 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—

Alfa Romeo 159 questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Alfa Romeo 159?

The 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 uses 7.6 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Alfa Romeo 159 cost to run a year in New Zealand?

About $2,451 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.94/L and a typical year's driving in New Zealand.

How far does a Alfa Romeo 159 go on a full tank?

About 923 km from its 70 L tank at its official fuel use.

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