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ALFA ROMEO 156 Sportwagon 2003-2005 Photos, engines & full specs

Body style: Wagon (station wagon, estate, combi, touring)
Segment: Compact
Production years: 2003, 2004, 2005

ALFA ROMEO 156 Sportwagon 2003-2005 35 Photos
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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.

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ALFA ROMEO 156 Sportwagon 2003, 2004, 2005
  5 gasoline engines
  • 1.6L TS 5MT FWD (120 HP)
  • 1.8L TS 5MT FWD (140 HP)
  • 2.0L JTS 5AT FWD (165 HP)
  • 2.5L V6 4AT FWD (192 HP)
  • 2.5L V6 6MT FWD (192 HP)
  3 diesel engines
  • 1.9L JTD 16V 6MT FWD (140 HP)
  • 1.9L JTD 5MT FWD (115 HP)
  • 2.4L JTD 6MT FWD (175 HP)

ALFA ROMEO 156 Sportwagon
1.6L TS 5MT FWD (120 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L TS 5MT FWD (120 HP)
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
Top Speed:124.3 mph (200 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/65 HR 15
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:2899.6 lbs (1315 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3958 lbs (1795 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
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

ALFA ROMEO 156 Sportwagon
1.8L TS 5MT FWD (140 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L TS 5MT FWD (140 HP)
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
Top Speed:129.3 mph (208 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.7 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/65 HR 15
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:2899.6 lbs (1315 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3958 lbs (1795 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
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

ALFA ROMEO 156 Sportwagon
2.0L JTS 5AT FWD (165 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L JTS 5AT FWD (165 HP)
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
Top Speed:137 mph (220 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.2 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed automatic (Selespeed)
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/60 R 15
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:2943.7 lbs (1335 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4078.5 lbs (1850 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
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

ALFA ROMEO 156 Sportwagon
2.5L V6 4AT FWD (192 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L V6 4AT FWD (192 HP)
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
Top Speed:141 mph (227 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/60 R 15
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:3208 lbs (1455 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4299 lbs (1950 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
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

ALFA ROMEO 156 Sportwagon
2.5L V6 6MT FWD (192 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L V6 6MT FWD (192 HP)
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
Top Speed:143 mph (230 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7.4 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/60 R 15
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:3089 lbs (1401 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4112.3 lbs (1865 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
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

ALFA ROMEO 156 Sportwagon
1.9L JTD 16V 6MT FWD (140 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L JTD 16V 6MT FWD (140 HP)
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
Top Speed:130 mph (209 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.7 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/60 R15
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:2987.8 lbs (1355 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4002.1 lbs (1815 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
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

ALFA ROMEO 156 Sportwagon
1.9L JTD 5MT FWD (115 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L JTD 5MT FWD (115 HP)
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
Top Speed:119 mph (192 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10.7 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/60 R15
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:2987.8 lbs (1355 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4002.1 lbs (1815 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
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

ALFA ROMEO 156 Sportwagon
2.4L JTD 6MT FWD (175 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L JTD 6MT FWD (175 HP)
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
Top Speed:140 mph (225 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.6 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/65HR15
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:3164 lbs (1435 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4254.9 lbs (1930 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
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
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