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Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon

General information

ModelAlfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon
Year2001
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating58.7 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)
Fuel highway driving6.5 litres/100 km (36.19 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1597 ccm (97.45 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power120.00 PS (88 kW or 118 HP) at 6400 Rev. per min.
Max torque140.00 Nm (14.3 kgf-m or 103.3 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)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)11.0 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0913 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).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1315 kg (2,899.1 pounds)
Max weight with load1770 kg (3,902.2 pounds)
Towing weight1300 kg (2,866.0 pounds)
Overall length4450 mm (175.2 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
Service interval20,000 km
CO2 emissions157.0 g/km
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