2009–2012 Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBI 16v Specs & Performance

The 2009–2012 Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 TBi 16v combines the practicality of a five-door wagon with a turbocharged 1.8-liter inline-four gasoline engine. It produces 197 hp at 4,000 rpm and 236 lb-ft of torque at 1,400 rpm, driving the front wheels through a six-speed manual transmission. With a 145 mph top speed and 7.6-second 0–60 mph time, the turbocharged engine gives this Sportwagon considerably stronger performance than the naturally aspirated four-cylinder versions.

Five-seat practicality remains a major part of the package, with 15.7 to 43.6 cubic feet of luggage space and a 3,329-pound curb weight. The engine uses DOHC 16-valve technology and is mounted transversely at the front, while the chassis features double-wishbone front and multi-link rear suspension. Its combination of turbocharged performance, front-wheel drive and wagon versatility makes the 1.8 TBi one of the more capable four-cylinder versions of the 159 Sportwagon.