Alfa Romeo 159 2008 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS

Alfa Romeo 159 2008 2.2 petrol description

Estate car / wagon Alfa Romeo 159 2008 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS has been produced from July, 2008 to January, 2012. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.2 litres, which produces power of 185 horsepower on 6500 rpm and torque 230 Nm (Newton metres) on 4500 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 190 000 to 330 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 5.4 litres.

Alfa Romeo 159 2008 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 6 gears.
Alfa Romeo 159 2008 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 222 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Alfa Romeo 159 2008 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 9.3 litres per 100km (10.8 km/l), city fuel economy - 13 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 7.2 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 740 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 960 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Alfa Romeo real everyday fuel consumption is 10.8 litres per 100 km, which is 16% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Alfa Romeo 159 fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also Alfa Romeo 159 version with automatic gearbox (Alfa Romeo 159 2008 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS AT) available, which manufacturer's fuel consumption is similar - 9.2 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.5 litres per 100 km or 5 % - 10.3 litres per 100 km.
Alfa Romeo 159 2008

Alfa Romeo 159 2008 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS technical data

Model: Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 2008. July ... 2012. January 
Engine: 2198 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 220 g/km
Power: 185 HP ON 6500 RPM Torque: 230 NM ON 4500 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 222 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.9 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.3 (combined) 13.0 (urban) 7.2 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 10.8 l/100km (21.8 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres (18.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.66m (length) 1.83m (width) 1.42m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.1 meters
Trunk capacity: 445 litres
Gross weight: 2045 kg

Alfa Romeo 159 2008 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS engine 939A5000

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 190,000 to 330,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 2198 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 86 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 94.6 mm
Compression ratio 11.3 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
Alfa Romeo 159 2008 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS oil type 5W-40
Oil capacity 5.4 litres (5.7 quarts)
Power 185 HP ON 6500 RPM
Torque 230 NM ON 4500 RPM
Start of production (year) 2005
Duration of production 5 years
Engine also used on Alfa Romeo Brera Alfa Romeo Spider

All Alfa Romeo 159 estate car [2008 - 2012] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Alfa Romeo 159 2008 Sportwagon 1.8 mpi

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.8 Petrol 140 HP 7.8 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Alfa Romeo 159 2008 Sportwagon 1.9 JTS 1.9 Petrol 160 HP 8.8 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Alfa Romeo 159 2008 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDm 8v

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 120 HP 6.0 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Alfa Romeo 159 2008 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDm 16v

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 150 HP 6.0 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Alfa Romeo 159 2008 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDm 16v 1.9 Diesel 150 HP 7.2 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Alfa Romeo 159 2008 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 2.2 Petrol 185 HP 9.3 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Alfa Romeo 159 2008 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 2.2 Petrol 185 HP 9.2 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Alfa Romeo 159 2008 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDm 20v 2.4 Diesel 200 HP 7.4 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Alfa Romeo 159 2008 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDm 20v

Most powerfull diesel version (210 HP)

2.4 Diesel 210 HP 6.9 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Alfa Romeo 159 2008 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDm 20v Q4 4x4

Most powerfull diesel version (210 HP)

2.4 Diesel 210 HP 8.0 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Alfa Romeo 159 2008 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.2 seconds

3.2 Petrol 260 HP 11.0 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Alfa Romeo 159 2008 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 Q4 4x4

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.2 seconds

3.2 Petrol 260 HP 11.5 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Alfa Romeo 159 2008 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 Q4 4x4 3.2 Petrol 260 HP 12.2 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Alfa Romeo 159 2008 reviews
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