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.
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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.

Alfa Romeo 159 2008 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS technical data
Model: | Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS | ||
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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 |
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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 |
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All Alfa Romeo 159 estate car [2008 - 2012] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox | Drive type |
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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 |