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Alfa Romeo 156 SW 2.5 V6 Distinctive

General information

ModelAlfa Romeo 156 SW 2.5 V6 Distinctive
Year2002
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating57 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2387 ccm (145.65 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving11.9 litres/100 km (19.77 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement2387 ccm (145.65 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power192.00 PS (141 kW or 189 HP) at 6300 Rev. per min.
Max torque218.00 Nm (22.2 kgf-m or 160.8 ft.lbs) at 5000 Rev. per min.
Compression10.3:1
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid

Speed and acceleration

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1315 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCombi
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4340 litres (1,147 gallons)
Cargo space360 litres (95 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1460 kg (3,218.7 pounds)
Towing weight1400 kg (3,086.5 pounds)
Overall length4450 mm (175.2 inches)
Overall width1750 mm (68.9 inches)
Overall height1400 mm (55.1 inches)
Wheelbase2600 mm (102.4 inches)
Fuel capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)
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