Alfa Romeo 156 2002 Sportwagon 2.5 V6 24V Q-System

Alfa Romeo 156 2002 2.5 petrol description

Estate car / wagon Alfa Romeo 156 2002 Sportwagon 2.5 V6 24V Q-System has been produced from March, 2002 to July, 2003. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.5 litres, which produces power of 192 horsepower on 6300 rpm and torque 218 Nm (Newton metres) on 5000 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 250 000 and 420 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This Alfa Romeo 156 2.5 engine oil type is 10W-40 and oil capacity is 6.4 litres.

Alfa Romeo 156 2002 Sportwagon 2.5 V6 24V Q-System has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Alfa Romeo 156 2002 Sportwagon 2.5 V6 24V Q-System accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 227 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Alfa Romeo 156 2002 Sportwagon 2.5 V6 24V Q-System fuel consumption is 11.9 litres per 100km (8.4 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 17.5 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 8.6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 63 litres or 16.64 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 520 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 720 kilometers on highway.

With the same engine there is also Alfa Romeo 156 version with manual gearbox (Alfa Romeo 156 2002 Sportwagon 2.5 V6 24V MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1.2 seconds faster (in 7.3 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is similar - 11.8 litres per 100 km.
Alfa Romeo 156 2.5 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.
Alfa Romeo 156 2002

Alfa Romeo 156 2002 Sportwagon 2.5 V6 24V Q-System technical data

Model: Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon 2.5 V6 24V Q-System
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 2002. March ... 2003. July 
Engine: 2492 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: 291 g/km
Power: 192 HP ON 6300 RPM Torque: 218 NM ON 5000 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 227 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.5 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 11.9 (combined) 17.5 (urban) 8.6 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 63 litres (16.6 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.43m (length) 1.74m (width) 1.42m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.6 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 360 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1180 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1895 kg

Alfa Romeo 156 2002 Sportwagon 2.5 V6 24V Q-System engine AR32405

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 250,000 to 420,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 2492 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 88 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 68.3 mm
Compression ratio 10.3 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

More service info
Timing belt change interval 60,000 km (recommended)

Sometimes manufacturers do not specify timing chain replacement intervals and design chains for engine life. However, once the recommended change interval has been reached, it is recommended to periodically check the condition of the chain and to change the chain if excessive stretching is detected or if unusual noises from the engine or other symptoms occur.

Fuel system Injection
Alfa Romeo 156 2002 Sportwagon 2.5 V6 24V Q-System oil type 10W-40
Oil capacity 6.4 litres (6.8 quarts) More service info
Power 192 HP ON 6300 RPM
Torque 218 NM ON 5000 RPM
Start of production (year) 2000
Duration of production 5 years

All Alfa Romeo 156 estate car [2002 - 2006] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Alfa Romeo 156 2002 Sportwagon 1.6 T.Spark 16V Mar 2002 — Jul 2003

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.6 Petrol 120 HP 8.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Alfa Romeo 156 2002 Sportwagon 1.7 T.Spark 16V Mar 2002 — Jul 2003

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.7 Petrol 140 HP 8.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Alfa Romeo 156 2002 Sportwagon 1.9 JTD Mar 2002 — Jul 2003

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 115 HP 6.0 l/100km Manual (5)
Alfa Romeo 156 2003 Sportwagon 1.9 JTD 16V Jan 2003 — Jul 2003 1.9 Diesel 140 HP 6.1 l/100km Manual (6)
Alfa Romeo 156 2002 Sportwagon 2.0 JTS 16V Mar 2002 — Jul 2003 2.0 Petrol 165 HP 8.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Alfa Romeo 156 2002 Sportwagon 2.0 JTS 16V Selespeed Mar 2002 — Jul 2003 2.0 Petrol 165 HP 8.9 l/100km Automatic (5)
Alfa Romeo 156 2003 Sportwagon 2.4 JTD Mar 2003 — Jul 2006

Most powerfull diesel version (175 HP)

2.4 Diesel 175 HP 6.7 l/100km Manual (5)
Alfa Romeo 156 2002 Sportwagon 2.5 V6 24V Mar 2002 — Jul 2003 2.5 Petrol 192 HP 11.8 l/100km Manual (6)
Alfa Romeo 156 2002 Sportwagon 2.5 V6 24V Q-System Mar 2002 — Jul 2003 2.5 Petrol 192 HP 11.9 l/100km Automatic (4)
Alfa Romeo 156 2002 Sportwagon GTA 3.2 V6 24V Mar 2002 — Jul 2003

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds

3.2 Petrol 250 HP 12.3 l/100km Manual (6)
Alfa Romeo 156 2003 Sportwagon GTA 3.2 V6 24V Selespeed Apr 2003 — Jul 2003

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds

3.2 Petrol 250 HP 12.3 l/100km Automatic (6)
Alfa Romeo 156 2002 reviews
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