Dimensions2006–2013

Alfa Romeo 159dimensions

The current Alfa Romeo 159 is 4,660 mm long, 1,828 mm wide and 1,422 mm tall, on a 2,700 mm wheelbase.

4,660mmLength
1,828mmWidth
1,422mmHeight
2,700mmWheelbase
445lBoot capacity
155mmGround clearance

How the 159 has grown

Only one generation of this model is in our catalogue, so there is no size history to compare yet.

Interior space

The Alfa Romeo 159 offers 840 mm of rear legroom and 920 mm of rear headroom, with 1,120 mm of legroom and 990 mm of headroom up front. Rear shoulder room measures 1,450 mm across.

FrontRear
Legroom1,120 mm840 mm
Headroom990 mm920 mm
Shoulder room1,450 mm1,450 mm

Interior figures are the roomiest measurement (seat fully back), taken as the median across the current generation’s variants; individual trims vary.

Frequently asked

How big is the Alfa Romeo 159?
The current Alfa Romeo 159 is 4,660 mm long, 1,828 mm wide and 1,422 mm tall.
Is the 159 roomy in the back?
The current Alfa Romeo 159 has 840 mm of rear legroom and 920 mm of rear headroom.
Is the 159 good for tall passengers?
Up front the current 159 has 990 mm of headroom and 1,120 mm of legroom.
How big is the 159 boot?
The current 159 has a boot of 445 litres with the seats up.
What is the 159 wheelbase?
The current 159 has a 2,700 mm wheelbase.
How this is measured

Exterior figures are manufacturer specifications for the 159, averaged per generation across its variants and shown for the most common body style. Generations with the same size are merged. Boot capacity is the seats-up figure where the manufacturer quotes one.

Alfa Romeo 159