Alfa Romeo 159 2006 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDm 20v

Alfa Romeo 159 2006 2.4 diesel description

Estate car / wagon Alfa Romeo 159 2006 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDm 20v has been produced from July, 2006 to July, 2008. It has five-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 2.4 litres, which produces power of 200 horsepower on 4000 rpm and torque 400 Nm (Newton metres) on 2000 revolutions per minute.

This 5-cylinder 20-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has Common Rail fuel system and BorgWarner BV50 turbine. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 270 000 to 450 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 5.4 litres.

Alfa Romeo 159 2006 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDm 20v has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
Alfa Romeo 159 2006 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDm 20v accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.6 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 222 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Alfa Romeo 159 2006 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDm 20v in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 8.2 litres per 100km (12.2 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 12 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 840 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1160 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Alfa Romeo real everyday fuel consumption is 9.2 litres per 100 km, which is 12% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Alfa Romeo 159 fuel consumption.

Alfa Romeo 159 safety

During safety testing Alfa Romeo 159 has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Alfa Romeo 159 is evaluated with five stars, children safety - with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Alfa Romeo 159 got one star.

With the same engine there is also Alfa Romeo 159 version with manual gearbox (Alfa Romeo 159 2006 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDm 20v MT) available, which manufacturer's fuel consumption is similar - 8.2 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 1.4 litres per 100 km or 15 % - 7.8 litres per 100 km.
Alfa Romeo 159 2006

Alfa Romeo 159 2006 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDm 20v technical data

Model: Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDm 20v
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 2006. July ... 2008. July 
Engine: 2387 cm3 Diesel, 5 cylinders CO2 emissions: 215 g/km
Power: 200 HP ON 4000 RPM Torque: 400 NM ON 2000 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 222 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.6 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.2 (combined) 12.0 (urban) 6.0 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 9.2 l/100km (25.6 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 meters
Trunk capacity: 445 litres
Gross weight: 2220 kg

Alfa Romeo 159 2006 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDm 20v engine 939A3000

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 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 2387 cm3
Number of cylinders 5
Bore (cylinder diameter) 82 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 90.4 mm
Compression ratio 17 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

Fuel system Common Rail

Common rail fuel injection provides more engine power, is quieter, more environmentally friendly and offers better fuel economy, but is more expensive to maintain and repair.

Alfa Romeo 159 2006 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDm 20v oil type 5W-40
Oil capacity 5.4 litres (5.7 quarts)
Power 200 HP ON 4000 RPM
Torque 400 NM ON 2000 RPM
Engine manufacturer Fiat
Start of production (year) 2005
Duration of production 5 years
Engine also used on Fiat Croma Alfa Romeo Brera Alfa Romeo Spider

All Alfa Romeo 159 estate car [2006 - 2008] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Alfa Romeo 159 2006 Sportwagon 1.9 JTS

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.9 Petrol 160 HP 8.8 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Alfa Romeo 159 2006 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 2006 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDm 16v Sep 2006 — Jul 2008 1.9 Diesel 150 HP 7.2 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Alfa Romeo 159 2006 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDm 16v Jul 2006 — Jul 2008 1.9 Diesel 150 HP 7.2 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Alfa Romeo 159 2006 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS 2.2 Petrol 185 HP 9.5 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Alfa Romeo 159 2007 Sportwagon 2.2 JTS Jan 2007 — Jul 2008 2.2 Petrol 185 HP 9.5 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Alfa Romeo 159 2006 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDm 20v Sep 2006 — Jul 2008 2.4 Diesel 200 HP 8.2 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Alfa Romeo 159 2006 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDm 20v Jul 2006 — Jul 2008 2.4 Diesel 200 HP 8.2 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Alfa Romeo 159 2008 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDm 20v Feb 2008 — Jul 2008

Most powerfull diesel version (210 HP)

2.4 Diesel 210 HP 7.0 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Alfa Romeo 159 2007 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDm 20v Q4 4x4 Oct 2007 — Jul 2008

Most powerfull diesel version (210 HP)

2.4 Diesel 210 HP 7.6 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Alfa Romeo 159 2006 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 Q4 4x4

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.2 seconds

3.2 Petrol 260 HP 12.0 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Alfa Romeo 159 2007 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 Q4 4x4 Jan 2007 — Jul 2008

Most powerfull petrol version (260 HP)

3.2 Petrol 260 HP 12.3 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Alfa Romeo 159 2006 reviews
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