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Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon

General information

ModelAlfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon
Year2000
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating61 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1597 ccm (97.45 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving5.9 litres/100 km (39.87 miles per gallon)
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1597 ccm (97.45 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power119.60 PS (88 kW or 118 HP) at 6200 Rev. per min.
Max torque146.00 Nm (14.9 kgf-m or 107.7 ft.lbs) at 4500 Rev. per min.
Compression10.3:1
Bore x stroke82.0 x 75.6 mm (3.2 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed230.0 km/h (142.9 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)11.0 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0879 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4340 litres (1,147 gallons)
Cargo space490 litres (129 gallons)
Optional cargo space1042 litres (275 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle12 m (452.8 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS). Antiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1360 kg (2,998.3 pounds)
Max weight with load1770 kg (3,902.2 pounds)
Towing weight1300 kg (2,866.0 pounds)
Overall length4440 mm (174.8 inches)
Overall width1750 mm (68.9 inches)
Overall height1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Wheelbase2600 mm (102.4 inches)
Fuel capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originItaly
CO2 emissions157.0 g/km
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