Diesel and petrol · 2006–2012
Alfa Romeo 159
MPG, running costs and specs for the Alfa Romeo 159. By the official figures, the 2010 gets 37 mpg, about £1,489 a year in the UK.
- MPG
- 37 mpg
- 2010 official · 7.6 L/100km
- A year's petrol
- £1,489
- at today's prices in the UK
- On a full tank
- 574 miles
- 70 L tank
- Seats
- 5
What a 159 costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, the UK first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £21.27 per 100 miles | £1,489 |
| 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 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.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Petrol | 9.2 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Diesel | 8.0 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 8.6 L/100km | 33 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Diesel | 7.9 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Diesel | 7.6 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 9.3 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 11.0 L/100km | 26 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Diesel | 7.3 L/100km | 39 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 11.4 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 11.3 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Diesel | 8.0 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Diesel | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
Alfa Romeo 159 questions
What MPG does the Alfa Romeo 159 get?
The 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 gets 37 mpg in UK gallons by its official figures (7.6 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Alfa Romeo 159 cost to run a year in the UK?
About £1,489 a year at today's average petrol price of £1.74/L and a typical year's driving in the UK.
How far does a Alfa Romeo 159 go on a full tank?
About 574 miles (923 km) from its 70 L tank at its official fuel use.
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