Body style: Wagon (station wagon, estate, combi, touring)
Segment: Compact
Production years: 2003, 2004, 2005
When Alfa Romeo made the station wagon for the model 156, it didn't want to make a roomier vehicle; it aimed at those who needed a longer loading area for skis and snowboards.
Introduced in 1997, the Alfa Romeo 156 was already six years old when the carmaker finally decided to give the car a mid-life cycle impulse. The station wagon was only three years old since Alfa Romeo introduced it in 2000. It was a difficult task since the car still looked fresh. But the Italian brand refreshed both versions of the 156; the sedan and the station wagon, which was named Sportwagon.
At the front, there was a new front fascia that sported wider, clear-lens headlights and an enlarged Alfa shield in the middle. The bumper sported a center grille in the middle and two side-scoops for the round fog lights. Despite all the critics that blamed the elliptic door-mirrors, Alfa Romeo kept them because they looked better. At the back, the Sportwagon featured the rear-doors handles masked into the C-pillars. Behind them, a third, sloped-down window created the image of a shooting brake. At the back, the carmaker introduced new taillights.
Inside, there were minimal changes on the dashboard, with black dials instead of white as for the 2000 model year. The carmaker already improved the cabin in 2002, so in 2003 only made slight touches for specific versions.
Under the hood, Alfa Romeo brought a range of four gasoline and three turbo-diesel engines paired as standard to five or six-speed manual transmission, depending on the version. An automated (named Selespeed) gearbox was on the options list. Alfa Romeo kept the same double-wishbone system at the front for the suspension, with McPherson struts in the rear.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L TS 5MT FWD (120 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 88 KW @ 6200 RPM 120 HP @ 6200 RPM 118 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 108 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM 146 Nm @ 4200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.6 gallons (62.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124.3 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/65 HR 15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 174.4 in (4430 mm) |
Width: | 68.7 in (1745 mm) |
Height: | 55.7 in (1415 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/59.3 in (1,519/1,506 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.2 in (2596 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.7 cuFT (360 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2899.6 lbs (1315 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3958 lbs (1795 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 198 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L TS 5MT FWD (140 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1747 cm3 |
Power: | 103 KW @ 6500 RPM 140 HP @ 6500 RPM 138 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
Torque: | 120 lb-ft @ 3900 RPM 163 Nm @ 3900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.6 gallons (62.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 129.3 mph (208 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65 HR 15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 174.4 in (4430 mm) |
Width: | 68.7 in (1745 mm) |
Height: | 55.7 in (1415 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/59.3 in (1,519/1,506 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.2 in (2596 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.7 cuFT (360 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2899.6 lbs (1315 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3958 lbs (1795 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.3 mpg US (12.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 205 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L JTS 5AT FWD (165 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1970 cm3 |
Power: | 121 KW @ 6400 RPM 165 HP @ 6400 RPM 162 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 152 lb-ft @ 3250 RPM 206 Nm @ 3250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.6 gallons (62.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 137 mph (220 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic (Selespeed) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/60 R 15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 174.4 in (4430 mm) |
Width: | 68.7 in (1745 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/59.3 in (1,519/1,506 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.2 in (2596 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.7 cuFT (360 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2943.7 lbs (1335 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4078.5 lbs (1850 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.3 mpg US (12.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 212 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L V6 4AT FWD (192 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2492 cm3 |
Power: | 141.2 KW @ 6300 RPM 192 HP @ 6300 RPM 189 BHP @ 6300 RPM |
Torque: | 161 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM 218 Nm @ 5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.6 gallons (62.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 141 mph (227 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/60 R 15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 174.4 in (4430 mm) |
Width: | 68.7 in (1745 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.9/59.5 in (1,521/1,511 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.2 in (2596 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.7 cuFT (360 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3208 lbs (1455 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4299 lbs (1950 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13 mpg US (18.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 19.3 mpg US (12.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 292 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L V6 6MT FWD (192 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2492 cm3 |
Power: | 141.2 KW @ 6300 RPM 192 HP @ 6300 RPM 189 BHP @ 6300 RPM |
Torque: | 161 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM 218 Nm @ 5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.6 gallons (62.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 143 mph (230 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/60 R 15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 174.4 in (4430 mm) |
Width: | 68.7 in (1745 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.9/59.5 in (1,521/1,511 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.2 in (2596 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.7 cuFT (360 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3089 lbs (1401 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4112.3 lbs (1865 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13.4 mpg US (17.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 19.6 mpg US (12 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 281 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L JTD 16V 6MT FWD (140 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1910 cm3 |
Power: | 103 KW @ 4000 RPM 140 HP @ 4000 RPM 138 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 225 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 305 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 16.6 gallons (62.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/60 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 174.4 in (4430 mm) |
Width: | 68.7 in (1745 mm) |
Height: | 55.7 in (1415 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/59.3 in (1,519/1,506 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.2 in (2596 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.7 cuFT (360 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2987.8 lbs (1355 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4002.1 lbs (1815 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 161 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L JTD 5MT FWD (115 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1910 cm3 |
Power: | 85 KW @ 4000 RPM 116 HP @ 4000 RPM 114 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 203 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 275 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 16.6 gallons (62.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 119 mph (192 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/60 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 174.4 in (4430 mm) |
Width: | 68.7 in (1745 mm) |
Height: | 55.7 in (1415 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/59.3 in (1,519/1,506 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.2 in (2596 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.7 cuFT (360 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2987.8 lbs (1355 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4002.1 lbs (1815 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 159 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L JTD 6MT FWD (175 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L5 |
Displacement: | 2387 cm3 |
Power: | 129 KW @ 4000 RPM 175 HP @ 4000 RPM 173 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 284 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 385 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 16.6 gallons (62.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 140 mph (225 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65HR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 174.8 in (4440 mm) |
Width: | 68.6 in (1742 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.5/59 in (1,511/1,499 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.2 in (2596 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.7 cuFT (360 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3164 lbs (1435 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4254.9 lbs (1930 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 31.7 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 51.4 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 42.2 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 178 g/km |