Segment: Medium
Production years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Alfa Romeo introduced its flagship model, the 166, in 1998, and five years later, the Italian automaker enhanced it with the facelifted model, solving most of the car's issues.
Strangely, Italians were good at designing vehicles, but the 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 was not exactly a sought-after car. One of its main issues was with the front fascia, which featured ridiculously small headlights compared to the vehicle's size. In addition, its engines were not exactly what the brand's fans expected. But with the facelifted version, the fans got what they wanted.
The most significant aesthetic change was at the front fascia, where the Italian automaker installed taller headlights. In addition, it redesigned the hood and moved the specific "Alfa shield" into the lower area of the front fascia, and it was bigger. In addition, the lower bumper featured the "tri-lobo" design element that combined the main triangular-shaped grille with the lower horizontal lobes of the automaker's design language. At the back, the rear fascia remained virtually unchanged, at least in terms of shape.
Inside, the main upgrade was for the center stack. This received aluminum trims and a new infotainment center for vehicles fitted with that. But Alfa knew that its fans wanted high-bolstered seats and felt obliged to provide them. Even the rear bench was profiled for two passengers with almost no place for a third, middle occupant.
Under the hood, the Italian automaker narrowed the range of gasoline engines and expanded the turbo-diesel versions. It also cut a few versions and added others. In addition, the most potent Alfa Romeo 166 provided 240 PS (237 hp), 20 more than the non-facelifted version.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L TS 6MT FWD (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1970 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 6300 RPM 150 HP @ 6300 RPM 148 BHP @ 6300 RPM |
Torque: | 134 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM 181 Nm @ 3800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19 gallons (71.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 131.1 mph (211 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.8 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: | 205/55WR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185.8 in (4719 mm) |
Width: | 70.9 in (1801 mm) |
Height: | 55.7 in (1415 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.2/60.7 in (1,554/1,542 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.2 cuFT (487 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3075.4 lbs (1395 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4255 lbs (1930 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 230 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L V6 6MT FWD (188 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2492 cm3 |
Power: | 138 KW @ 6300 RPM 188 HP @ 6300 RPM 185 BHP @ 6300 RPM |
Torque: | 163 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM 221 Nm @ 5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 139.8 mph (225 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.4 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: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55WR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185.8 in (4719 mm) |
Width: | 70.9 in (1801 mm) |
Height: | 55.7 in (1415 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.2/60.7 in (1,554/1,542 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.2 cuFT (487 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3229.7 lbs (1465 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4343.1 lbs (1970 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13.6 mpg US (17.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 19.7 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 284 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 4AT FWD (220 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2959 cm3 |
Power: | 162 KW @ 6300 RPM 220 HP @ 6300 RPM 217 BHP @ 6300 RPM |
Torque: | 196 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM 265 Nm @ 5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19 gallons (71.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 146.7 mph (236 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.6 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: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/55WR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185.8 in (4719 mm) |
Width: | 70.9 in (1801 mm) |
Height: | 55.7 in (1415 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.2/60.7 in (1,554/1,542 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.2 cuFT (487 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3362 lbs (1525 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4541.5 lbs (2060 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 12.1 mpg US (19.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 18.1 mpg US (13 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 310 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.2L V6 6MT FWD (240 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3179 cm3 |
Power: | 177 KW @ 6200 RPM 241 HP @ 6200 RPM 237 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 213 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 289 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19 gallons (71.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 152.2 mph (245 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: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/55WR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185.8 in (4719 mm) |
Width: | 70.9 in (1801 mm) |
Height: | 55.7 in (1415 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.2/60.7 in (1,554/1,542 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.2 cuFT (487 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3340 lbs (1515 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4453.3 lbs (2020 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 12.9 mpg US (18.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 18.8 mpg US (12.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 297 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L JTD 10V 6MT FWD (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L5 |
Displacement: | 2387 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 4000 RPM 150 HP @ 4000 RPM 148 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 225 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM 305 Nm @ 1800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 19 gallons (71.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130.5 mph (210 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.9 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: | 205/55WR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185.8 in (4719 mm) |
Width: | 70.9 in (1801 mm) |
Height: | 55.7 in (1415 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.2/60.7 in (1,554/1,542 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.2 cuFT (487 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3329.8 lbs (1510 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4409.2 lbs (2000 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 192 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L JTD 20V 5AT 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: | 19 gallons (71.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 135 mph (217 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55WR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185.8 in (4719 mm) |
Width: | 70.9 in (1801 mm) |
Height: | 55.7 in (1415 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.2/60.7 in (1,554/1,542 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.2 cuFT (487 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3395 lbs (1540 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4519 lbs (2050 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.4 mpg US (12.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 206 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L JTD 20V 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: | 19 gallons (71.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 138 mph (222 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.9 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: | 205/55WR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185.8 in (4719 mm) |
Width: | 70.9 in (1801 mm) |
Height: | 55.7 in (1415 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.2/60.7 in (1,554/1,542 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.2 cuFT (487 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3340 lbs (1515 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4519.5 lbs (2050 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 198 g/km |