Alfa Romeo 156 1997 Sedan

This generation of Alfa Romeo 156 has been produced from October, 1997 to March, 2002. We can provide information about 12 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.

This Alfa Romeo is available with six petrol engines with displacement from 1.6 to 2.5 litres and power of from 120 to 190 horsepower un five diesel engines with displacement from 1.9 to 2.4 litres and power of from 105 to 140 horsepower.
The car is available with both manual (11 versions), as well as automatic (1 version) gearbox.

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Alfa Romeo 156 1997 sedan average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 8.2 to 11.9 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 5.8 to 6.7 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Alfa Romeo 156 1997 sedan petrol engine version is Alfa Romeo 156 1.6 T.Spark 16V, consuming 8.2 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Alfa Romeo 156 1997 sedan diesel - Alfa Romeo 156 1.9 JTD 105 Hp for 100 kilometers consumes 5.8 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, Alfa Romeo 156 real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 6 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +7% 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 1997 sedan CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 196 to 272 grams per kilometer, whereas for diesel engine - from 155 to 179 grams per kilometer. From Alfa Romeo 156 with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has Alfa Romeo 156 1.6 T.Spark 16V which produces an average of 196 grams of CO2 per kilometer. In turn, from the Alfa Romeo 156 diesels least CO2 distributes Alfa Romeo 156 1.9 JTD 105 Hp - 155 grams per km.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 7.3 seconds has Alfa Romeo 156 2.5 V6 24V version, conversely the tardiest one is Alfa Romeo 156 1.9 JTD 110 Hp reaching this speed only in 10.5 seconds. The maximum top speed is 230 km/h for the 2.5 petrol 6-cylinder 190 hp version (Alfa Romeo 156 2.5 V6 24V).

Lenght of Alfa Romeo 156 is 443 cm, it is medium size car. For comparison - Alfa Romeo 156 is about 5 cm longer than Ford Focus sedan, but 3 cm shorter than Honda Civic sedan. Alfa Romeo 156 gross weight is from 1750 to 1850 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 10 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles. Alfa Romeo 156 trunk space is 380 litres.

This Alfa Romeo is very cheap for its class - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 900 €. According to user reviews, average Alfa Romeo 156 repair costs are 360 € per year. Users calculated Alfa Romeo 156 1997 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2600 € cost per year and 0.21 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 56%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 27% 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.

In user reviews Alfa Romeo 156 received average grade 6.2 (from 10) which is relatively low, considering average rate 7.6 for similar aged cars. Ratings are quite controversial, both positive and not so good, read more in the reviews below. 67% of reviewers would recommend this car to the friend.

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Alfa Romeo 156 prices

Alfa Romeo 156 1997 - 2002 sedan price in Latvia is from 300 € to 1800 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Alfa Romeo 156 price is below average - Alfa Romeo 156 is approximately for 47 percents cheaper then average sedans of this age (compare sedans 1997 - 2002 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.