Alfa Romeo 159
The Alfa Romeo 159 is a five-seat estate produced from 2004, powered by a 2.2-litre four-cylinder petrol engine developing 136 kW. It measures 4,660 mm in length and has a kerb weight of 1,617 kg.
| Manufacturer | Fiat |
|---|---|
| Production | From 2004 |
| Body type | Estate |
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of Alfa Romeo 159 cars registered for the first time across 2 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 3 |
| Romania | 1 |
Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Alfa Romeo 159 (from registration data). 14 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.7 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 233 km/h | – | – |
| 1.7 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 235 km/h | – | – |
| 1.8 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 205 km/h | – | – |
| 1.8 l · 4-cyl | – | – | – | – | – |
| 1.9 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 208 km/h | – | – |
| 1.9 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 208 km/h | – | – |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 212 km/h | – | – |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 213 km/h | – | – |
| 2.2 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 223 km/h | – | – |
| 2.2 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 222 km/h | – | – |
| 2.4 l · 5-cyl | – | – | 229 km/h | – | – |
| 2.4 l · 5-cyl | – | – | 228 km/h | – | – |
| 3.2 l · 6-cyl | – | – | 243 km/h | – | – |
| 3.2 l · 6-cyl | – | – | 240 km/h | – | – |
Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.
Generations
Other Alfa Romeo models
Similar Estate models
Common problems & reliability
In the UK, 62% of Alfa Romeo 159s pass their MOT test first time, based on 4,225 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
No recorded recalls for the Alfa Romeo 159 in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Alfa Romeo recalls.