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Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon

General information

ModelAlfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon
Year2005
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating57.3 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 power120.00 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 4500 Rev. per min.
Compression10.3:1
Bore x stroke82.0 x 75.7 mm (3.2 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0851 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
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1416 kg (3,121.7 pounds)
Max weight with load1932 kg (4,259.3 pounds)
Towing weight1506 kg (3,320.2 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 emissions198.0 g/km
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