Alfa Romeo 156 2002 Sportwagon Estate car
Powerful, dynamic. Never stayed on road. Convenient for voyages
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This generation of Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon has been produced from March, 2002 to July, 2006. We can provide information about 11 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.
This Alfa Romeo is available with five petrol engines with displacement from 1.6 to 3.2 litres and power of from 120 to 250 horsepower un three diesel engines with displacement from 1.9 to 2.4 litres and power of from 115 to 175 horsepower.
The car is available with both manual (8 versions), as well as automatic (3 versions) gearbox.
Alfa Romeo 156 2002 Sportwagon Estate car average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 8.3 to 12.3 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 6 to 6.7 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Alfa Romeo 156 2002 Sportwagon Estate car petrol engine version is Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon 1.6 T.Spark 16V, consuming 8.3 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Alfa Romeo 156 2002 Sportwagon Estate car diesel - Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon 1.9 JTD for 100 kilometers consumes 6 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, Alfa Romeo 156 real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 4 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +3% for petrol engines and +5% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Alfa Romeo 156 modification.
Alfa Romeo 156 2002 Sportwagon Estate car CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 198 to 293 grams per kilometer, whereas for diesel engine - from 160 to 178 grams per kilometer. From Alfa Romeo 156 with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon 1.6 T.Spark 16V which produces an average of 198 grams of CO2 per kilometer. In turn, from the Alfa Romeo 156 diesels least CO2 distributes Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon 1.9 JTD - 160 grams per km.
The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 6.3 seconds has Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon GTA 3.2 V6 24V Selespeed version, conversely the tardiest one is Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon 1.6 T.Spark 16V reaching this speed only in 11.6 seconds. The maximum top speed is 250 km/h for the 3.2 petrol 250 hp version (Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon GTA 3.2 V6 24V Selespeed) and the 3.2 petrol 6-cylinder 250 hp version (Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon GTA 3.2 V6 24V).
Lenght of Alfa Romeo 156 is 443 cm, it is medium size car. For comparison - Alfa Romeo 156 is about 2 cm longer than Toyota Corolla estate car / wagon, but 2 cm shorter than Ford Focus estate car / wagon. Alfa Romeo 156 gross weight is from 1795 to 1920 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 11 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles. Alfa Romeo 156 trunk space is 360 litres, by folding down all rear seats boot capacity can be increased to 1180 litres.
This Alfa Romeo is relatively cheap - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 1300 €. According to user reviews, average Alfa Romeo 156 repair costs are 120 € per year. Users calculated Alfa Romeo 156 2002 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2800 € cost per year and 0.16 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 57%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 22% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Alfa Romeo 156 for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Alfa Romeo 156 prices and costs.
Alfa Romeo 156 modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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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 prices
Alfa Romeo 156 2002 - 2006 estate car price in Latvia is from 700 € to 2700 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Alfa Romeo 156 price is below average - Alfa Romeo 156 is approximately for 26 percents cheaper then average estate cars of this age (compare estate cars 2002 - 2006 prices). The reason of Alfa Romeo 156 low price could be its poor quality (see below) so we recommend particularly examine the car before purchase and do not choose it only by price.
Year | Lowest | Average | Highest | Availability |
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Alfa Romeo 156 2006 price | 1200 € | 1800 € | 2700 € | |
Alfa Romeo 156 2005 price | 700 € | 1200 € | 1800 € | |
Alfa Romeo 156 2004 price | 700 € | 1100 € | 1600 € | |
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Alfa Romeo 156 total costs of ownership
How much really costs to own Alfa Romeo 156? Users calculated Alfa Romeo 156 2002 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2800 € cost per year and 0.16 € cost per one kilometer.
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Alfa Romeo 156 reliability and quality
According to yearly reports of vehicle inspection service Alfa Romeo 156 reliability is very low. In the roadworthiness tests in 2014 defects were detected in an average of 40.4 percent of Alfa Romeo 156 of this generation (on average 10 years old at the time of inspection). The average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 31.1%.
Alfa Romeo 156 2002 Sportwagon Estate car features (options)
Percentage of Alfa Romeo 156 with corresponding feature (option)
74% Conditioning
71% Metallic paint
56% Adjustable steering wheel
55% Cruise control
33% Leather upholstery
33% Rain sensor
28% Rear parking sensors
15% Heated seats
14% Xenon headlights
13% Roof bars (railings)
12%
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Alfa Romeo 156 reviews
Total 8 Alfa Romeo 156 owner reviews

Pros: It is Alfa Romeo. There was no other word for all good things - engine compartment, consumption, etc., Has always delivered to right place!
Cons: The front axle lever
Purchase year: | 2012 age of car 8 years) | Owned for | 150`000 kilometers (4 years) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 4.5 litres per 100km (70% urban driving) | ||
Total cost of repairs: | 490 € (~ 122 € per year) |
Would recomend this car to the friend