Compare: Alfa Romeo 156 1997 Sedan 155 Hp vs Alfa Romeo 156 2002 Sedan 250 Hp vs Alfa Romeo 159 2006 Sedan 200 Hp

General information

Brand

Alfa Romeo

Model

156

159

Generation

156 (932)

156 GTA

159

Modification (Engine)

2.0 i 16V T.Spark (155 Hp)

3.2 i V6 24V (250 Hp)

2.4 JTDM (200 Hp) Q-Tronic

Start of production

1997 year

2002 year

2006 year

End of production

2002 year

2007 year

2010 year

Body type

Sedan

Seats

5

Doors

4

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

11.7 l/100 km

18.1 l/100 km

11.4 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

6.6 l/100 km

8.6 l/100 km

5.8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

8.5 l/100 km

12.1 l/100 km

7.9 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Diesel

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

8.6 sec

6.3 sec

8.3 sec

Maximum speed

216 km/h

250 km/h

225 km/h

Emission standard

Euro 4

CO₂ emissions

208 g/km

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

155 Hp @ 6500 rpm.

250 Hp @ 6200 rpm.

200 Hp @ 4000 rpm.

Torque

187 Nm @ 3800 rpm.

300 Nm @ 4800 rpm.

400 Nm @ 2000 rpm.

Engine location

Front, Transverse

Model Engine

AR 32301

932A000

939A3000

Engine displacement

1970 cm³

3179 cm³

2387 cm³

Number of cylinders

4

6

5

Position of cylinders

Inline

V-engine

Inline

Cylinder Bore

83 mm

93 mm

82 mm

Piston Stroke

91 mm

78 mm

90.4 mm

Compression ratio

10

10.5

18.5

Number of valves per cylinder

4

Fuel System

Multi-point indirect injection

Diesel Commonrail

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Turbocharger

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

4.4 l

5.9 l

6.4 l

Coolant

6.9 l

9.2 l

7.35 l

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1250 kg

1410 kg

1605 kg

Max. weight

1770 kg

1875 kg

2155 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

380 l

405 l

Fuel tank capacity

63 l

70 l

Max. roof load

80 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1500 kg

Permitted towbar download

60 kg

Dimensions

Length

4430 mm

4660 mm

Width

1745 mm

1828 mm

Height

1415 mm

1417-1422 mm

Wheelbase

2595 mm

2700 mm

Front track

1511 mm

1578 mm

Rear (Back) track

1498 mm

1555 mm

Front overhang

1000 mm

Rear overhang

960 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.1 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Number of Gears (automatic transmission)

6

Number of Gears (manual transmission)

5

6

Front suspension

Double wishbone

Independent multi-link

Rear suspension

Several levers and rods

Spring Strut

Independent multi-link

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Ventilated discs, 330x28 mm

Rear brakes

Disc

Ventilated discs, 292x22 mm

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

yes

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tires size

205/60R15

225/45 ZR 17

225/50 R 17

Wheel rims size

7.5J x 17

7.5 J x 17