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Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon 2.5 V6 Q-System

General information

ModelAlfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon 2.5 V6 Q-System
Year2003
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating60.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2387 ccm (145.65 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving17.5 litres/100 km (13.44 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving11.9 litres/100 km (19.77 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.6 litres/100 km (27.35 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 4-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement2387 ccm (145.65 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)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed227.0 km/h (141.1 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.8 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1269 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

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

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (456.7 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 284 mm
Rear brakesDisks, 276 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1510 kg (3,329.0 pounds)
Overall length4450 mm (175.2 inches)
Overall width1750 mm (68.9 inches)
Overall height1440 mm (56.7 inches)
Wheelbase2550 mm (100.4 inches)
Fuel capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originItaly
Service interval20,000 km
CO2 emissions291.0 g/km
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