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Alfa Romeo 156 1.6 T.Spark

General information

ModelAlfa Romeo 156 1.6 T.Spark
Year2003
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating59.2 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1598 ccm (97.51 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving11.4 litres/100 km (20.63 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving8.2 litres/100 km (28.69 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving6.4 litres/100 km (36.75 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 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 4200 Rev. per min.
Compression10.3:1
Fuel systemInjection
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed195.0 km/h (121.2 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)10.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0945 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4340 litres (1,147 gallons)
Cargo space378 litres (100 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (437.0 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 281 mm
Rear brakesDisks, 276 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1265 kg (2,788.8 pounds)
Overall length4440 mm (174.8 inches)
Overall width1750 mm (68.9 inches)
Overall height1440 mm (56.7 inches)
Wheelbase2600 mm (102.4 inches)
Fuel capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)

Other specifications

Service interval20,000 km
CO2 emissions195.0 g/km
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