The Alfa Romeo 156 is a compact luxury sedan with a sleek design and impressive performance. Its compact size and agile handling make it a great choice for city driving. The car's interior is well-appointed with premium materials and comfortable seating for five passengers.
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Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
Length
4435 mm 174.61 in.
Width
1743 mm 68.62 in.
Height
1430 mm 56.3 in.
Wheelbase
2595 mm 102.17 in.
Front Track
1519 mm 59.8 in.
Rear Track
1506 mm 59.29 in.
Fuel Consumption
The car has a fuel-efficient petrol engine with different fuel consumption rates in urban, extra-urban, and combined cycles. The urban fuel consumption is 12.1 l/100 km, while the extra-urban consumption is 6.4 l/100 km, and the combined consumption is 8.5 l/100 km.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
12.1 l/100 km 19.44 US mpg 23.35 UK mpg 8.26 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
6.4 l/100 km 36.75 US mpg 44.14 UK mpg 15.63 km/l
Fuel Consumption Combined
8.5 l/100 km 27.67 US mpg 33.23 UK mpg 11.76 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The car in question is a 156 model with a 1.747 liter, inline 4-cylinder engine. The engine has a bore and stroke of 82 mm and 82.7 mm respectively, with a compression ratio of 10.3:1. It produces 140 HP at 6500 RPM and 163 Nm (120.22 lb.-ft.) of torque at 3900 RPM. The engine is naturally aspirated, with a multi-port manifold injection fuel system and a overhead cam valvetrain. The engine is paired with a 5-speed manual transmission and the front wheels of the vehicle are driven by the internal combustion engine. The car has a front and rear double wishbone suspension system. The engine oil capacity is 4.4 liters and it uses 10W-40 / API SL, 10W-40 / ACEA A3, or 5W-30 / FIAT 9.55535-M1 engine oil. The car has a front wheel drive drivetrain architecture.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
140 Hp @ 6500 rpm.
Power Per Litre
80.1 Hp/l
Torque
163 Nm @ 3900 rpm. 120.22 lb.-ft. @ 3900 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model Code
AR 32205
Engine Displacement
1747 cm3 106.61 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
82 mm 3.23 in.
Piston Stroke
82.7 mm 3.26 in.
Compression Ratio
10.3
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
4
Fuel Injection System
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine Oil Capacity
4.4 l 4.65 US qt | 3.87 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
10W-40 / API SL 10W-40 / ACEA A3 5W-30 / FIAT 9.55535-M1 (<-20 °C)
Coolant
6.9 l 7.29 US qt | 6.07 UK qt
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel
Front wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox
5 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
Rear Suspension
Double wishbone
Brakes
The Alfa Romeo 156 is a well-equipped car with a focus on safety, featuring ventilated discs for front brakes and disc brakes for the rear. The car also comes with ABS (Anti-lock braking system) and hydraulic power steering, ensuring a smooth and controlled driving experience. The 185/65 R15 tires and 6J x 15 wheel rims provide a comfortable ride and stable handling.
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Front Brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear Brakes
Disc
Assisting Systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering Type
Steering rack and pinion
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tires Size
185/65 R15
Wheel Rims Size
6J x 15
Weight & Capacity
The car boasts a lightweight design, evident in its impressive weight-to-power and weight-to-torque ratios. Its fuel efficiency is further highlighted by a generous fuel tank capacity.
The length of the Alfa Romeo 156 is 4435 mm or 174.61 in.
The Alfa Romeo 156 has 5 seats.
The wheelbase of the Alfa Romeo 156 is 2595 mm or 102.17 in.
9.4 seconds
208 km/h (129.25 mph)
It's not the fastest, but it's still a decent performer.
The car uses petrol (gasoline) as fuel.
The fuel consumption rate in urban areas is 12.1 l/100 km.
The combined fuel consumption rate of the car is 8.5 l/100 km.
The engine layout is front, transverse.
The engine displacement is 1747 cm3 or 106.61 cu. in.
The car has 5 gears and a manual transmission.
Ventilated discs for the front and disc brakes for the rear.
Yes, it has ABS (Anti-lock braking system).
The tire size is 185/65 R15 and the wheel rim size is 6J x 15.
The Alfa Romeo 156 is available with a range of engine capacities, including 1.6L, 2.0L, and 3.2L petrol engines, as well as a 2.4L diesel engine.
The top speed of the Alfa Romeo 156 varies depending on the engine option, but it typically ranges from 140 km/h to 240 km/h.
The Alfa Romeo 156 has a mixed reliability record, with some owners reporting issues with the engine and transmission. However, with proper maintenance, it can be a reliable and enjoyable drive.
The kerb weight of the car is 1265 kg (2788.85 lbs).
The minimum trunk/boot space is 378 l (13.35 cu. ft).
The fuel tank capacity is 63 l (16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal).
