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Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon

General information

ModelAlfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon
Year2004
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating62.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1598 ccm (97.51 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving11.5 litres/100 km (20.45 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving7.5 litres/100 km (31.36 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
Displacement1598 ccm (97.51 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power114.60 PS (84 kW or 113 HP) at 6200 Rev. per min.
Max torque146.00 Nm (14.9 kgf-m or 107.7 ft.lbs) at 4500 Rev. per min.
Compression10.3:1
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed195.0 km/h (121.2 mph)
Power/weight ratio0.0855 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4340 litres (1,147 gallons)
Optional cargo space1180 litres (312 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle11 m (437.0 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 281 mm
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1340 kg (2,954.2 pounds)
Max weight with load1930 kg (4,254.9 pounds)
Towing weight1500 kg (3,306.9 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

Service interval20,000 km
CO2 emissions198.0 g/km
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