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Technical data

This 3.2 JTS MT (260 hp) engine was fitted in the 1 generation Sportwagon wagon, which was produced by Alfa Romeo from 2005 to 2011. In addition to this engine, 20 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.

Body

Body typeEstate
Seats5
Length4660mm
Width1828mm
Height1422mm
Wheelbase2700mm
Front track1578mm
Rear track1555mm
Min. boot capacity445litre
Kerb weight1590kg
Max. boot capacity1235litre
Gross weight2140kg
Displacement550kg
Front/rear axle load1220/1050kg
Permitted road-train weight3940kg

Engine

Engine typeGasoline
Displacement3195cm3
Engine power260bhp
RPM at max powerto 6 300RPM
Injection typeDirect injection
Cylinder layoutV-type
Number of cylinders6
Bore89mm
Stroke85.6mm
Valves per cylinder4
Maximum torque322Nm
RPM at max torque4500RPM

Power & fuel consumption

Fuel95 RON
Top speed248km/h
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)7.2second
City fuel consumption per 100 km16.5litre
Highway fuel consumption per 100 km7.9litre
Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km11litre
Fuel tank capacity70litre
Cruising rangefrom 420 to 890km
Emission standardEURO IV

Suspension & brakes

Front suspensionDouble wishbone
Rear suspensionMulti wishbone
Front brakesVentilated disc
Rear brakesVentilated disc

Gearbox & drivetrain

GearboxManual
Number of gears6
Drive wheelsFront-wheel drive
Turning circle11.1m

Real-world consumption (est.)

City19.8 litres / 100km
Highway9.5 litres / 100km
Average13.2 litres / 100km

Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.

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