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Alfa Romeo 146 1.6

General information

ModelAlfa Romeo 146 1.6
Year1999
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating62.8 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1598 ccm (97.51 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving8.3 litres/100 km (28.34 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving8.9 litres/100 km (26.43 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving6.6 litres/100 km (35.64 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1598 ccm (97.51 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power120.00 PS (88 kW or 118 HP) at 6300 Rev. per min.
Max torque145.09 Nm (14.8 kgf-m or 107.0 ft.lbs) at 4500 Rev. per min.
Compression10.3:1
Bore x stroke83.1 x 75.7 mm (3.3 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1008 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4340 litres (1,147 gallons)
Optional cargo space1042 litres (275 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (413.4 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1190 kg (2,623.5 pounds)
Max weight with load2050 kg (4,519.5 pounds)
Towing weight1300 kg (2,866.0 pounds)
Overall length4270 mm (168.1 inches)
Overall width1720 mm (67.7 inches)
Overall height1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2600 mm (102.4 inches)
Fuel capacity51.0 litres (13.47 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originItaly
CO2 emissions194.0 g/km
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