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Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon 2.5 V6

General information

ModelAlfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon 2.5 V6
Year2003
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating59.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2492 ccm (152.06 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving17.5 litres/100 km (13.44 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving11.8 litres/100 km (19.93 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.5 litres/100 km (27.67 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement2492 ccm (152.06 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power191.60 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
Bore x stroke88.0 x 68.3 mm (3.5 x 2.7 inches)
Valves per cylinder4
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed230.0 km/h (142.9 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1364 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

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

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks, 284 mm
Rear brakesDisks, 276 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1410 kg (3,108.5 pounds)
Overall length4450 mm (175.2 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

Country of originItaly
Service interval20,000 km
CO2 emissions286.0 g/km
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