2006, 2007, 2008
MSRP:$37,000 – $43,000
With its five-cylinder diesel and Q4-style capability, the 2006–2008 Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20v 200 was aimed at drivers wanting substantial performance without giving up estate-car practicality. Its 2.4-liter turbocharged inline-five diesel produces 197 hp at 4,000 rpm and 295 lb-ft of torque at 2,000 rpm, paired with a six-speed manual transmission and all-wheel drive. It reaches a 138 mph top speed and covers 0–60 mph in 8.0 seconds, giving the large Sportwagon strong straight-line performance.
The five-door body provides seating for five and 15.7–43.6 cubic feet of luggage capacity, while double-wishbone front and multi-link rear suspension support the chassis. The engine uses DOHC 20-valve technology and common-rail injection, with its torque output particularly suited to sustained motorway driving. AutoSpecsHub lists 30.6 mpg combined economy and a 565-mile range, making the 2.4 JTDM 20v 200 a practical yet muscular choice in the 159 Sportwagon lineup.
Medium WagonDieselD3 Touring
$38,000 – $42,000
197
hp
5
seats
39.2
mpg
Large WagonGasolineAvant 2.8 FSI 190
$41,000 – $45,000
187
hp
5
seats
28.3
mpg
Medium WagonGasoline300 SportCross
$33,825 – $38,500
211
hp
5
seats
21
mpg
Compact WagonGasolineWagon 1.8
$19,500 – $21,000
120
hp
5
seats
27.6
mpg
Luxury WagonGasolineSV
$45,000 – $55,000
168
hp
5
seats
13.8
mpg
Medium WagonGasolineShooting Brake 2.0 TSI 190
$49,000 – $53,000
187
hp
5
seats
31.1
mpg
Medium WagonGasolineShooting Brake 2.0T
$53,000 – $56,000
194
hp
5
seats
27.6
mpg
Medium WagonGasolineDM-i Touring Boost
$37,000 – $41,000
181
hp
5
seats
90.4
mpg
