2008, 2009, 2010
MSRP:$29,000 – $34,000
The 2008–2010 Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16v is a front-wheel-drive sedan powered by a naturally aspirated 1.8-liter inline-four gasoline engine. It develops 138 hp at 6,300 rpm and 129 lb-ft of torque at 3,800 rpm, with power delivered through a five-speed manual transmission. Performance is respectable for the naturally aspirated entry-level 159, with a 129 mph top speed and 9.9-second 0–60 mph time.
Inside, the 159 provides seating for five in a four-door sedan body, while its chassis combines double-wishbone front suspension with a multi-link rear setup. The engine uses DOHC 16-valve technology and multi-point fuel injection, and the car returns around 31 mpg combined with a listed 572-mile range. Its combination of distinctive Italian styling, conventional naturally aspirated power delivery and practical front-wheel-drive layout makes the 1.8 MPI a straightforward version of the 159 range.
Large SedanDiesel2.0 TDI e 136
$36,000 – $40,000
134
hp
5
seats
44.4
mpg
Medium SedanDiesel220d
$36,000 – $43,000
175
hp
5
seats
38.6
mpg
Medium SedanDieselD3
$40,000 – $44,000
197
hp
5
seats
39.9
mpg
Luxury SedanGasoline$30,000 – $40,000
395
hp
5
seats
16.2
mpg
Compact SedanGasoline1.8
$17,500 – $19,000
119
hp
5
seats
31.4
mpg
Compact SedanGasolineSRT-4
$21,000 – $23,000
230
hp
5
seats
21.5
mpg
Compact SedanGasoline2170
$12,000 – $13,000
97
hp
5
seats
37.3
mpg
Medium SedanDiesel2.2d
$13,000 – $18,000
168
hp
5
seats
53.5
mpg
