Alfa Romeo 156 2003 Sedan
Powerful, dynamic. Never stayed on road. Convenient for voyages
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This generation of Alfa Romeo 156 has been produced from January, 2003 to December, 2005. We can provide information about 10 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 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 (9 versions), as well as automatic (1 version) gearbox.
Alfa Romeo 156 2003 sedan average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 8.2 to 12.1 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 5.8 to 6.6 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Alfa Romeo 156 2003 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 2003 sedan diesel - Alfa Romeo 156 1.9 JTD 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 +3% for petrol engines and +8% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Alfa Romeo 156 modification.
Alfa Romeo 156 2003 sedan CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 195 to 287 grams per kilometer, whereas for diesel engine - from 155 to 175 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 195 grams of CO2 per kilometer. In turn, from the Alfa Romeo 156 diesels least CO2 distributes Alfa Romeo 156 1.9 JTD - 155 grams per km.
The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 6.3 seconds has Alfa Romeo 156 GTA 3.2 V6 24V version, conversely the tardiest one is Alfa Romeo 156 1.6 T.Spark 16V reaching this speed only in 10.5 seconds. The maximum top speed is 250 km/h for the 3.2 petrol 250 hp version (Alfa Romeo 156 GTA 3.2 V6 24V).
Lenght of Alfa Romeo 156 is 444 cm, it is medium size car. For comparison - Alfa Romeo 156 is about 4 cm longer than Toyota Corolla sedan, but 2 cm shorter than Honda Civic sedan. Alfa Romeo 156 gross weight is from 1750 to 1875 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 8 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles.
This Alfa Romeo is very cheap for its class - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 1200 €. According to user reviews, average Alfa Romeo 156 repair costs are 120 € per year. Users calculated Alfa Romeo 156 2003 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2700 € cost per year and 0.15 € 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 2003 1.6 T.Spark 16V
Jul 2003 — Dec 2005 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.6 Petrol | 120 HP | 8.2 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Alfa Romeo 156 2003 1.7 T.Spark 16V Jul 2003 — Dec 2005 | 1.7 Petrol | 140 HP | 8.5 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Alfa Romeo 156 2003 1.9 JTD
Jul 2003 — Dec 2005 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
1.9 Diesel | 115 HP | 5.8 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Alfa Romeo 156 2003 1.9 JTD 16V Jul 2003 — Jan 2005 | 1.9 Diesel | 140 HP | 5.9 l/100km | Manual (6) |
Alfa Romeo 156 2003 2.0i Twin Spark Jan 2003 — Jan 2005 | 2.0 Petrol | 150 HP | - | Manual (5) |
Alfa Romeo 156 2003 2.0 JTS 16V Jul 2003 — Dec 2005 | 2.0 Petrol | 165 HP | 8.6 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Alfa Romeo 156 2003 2.4 JTD 20V
Oct 2003 — Dec 2005 Most powerfull diesel version (175 HP) |
2.4 Diesel | 175 HP | 6.6 l/100km | Manual (6) |
Alfa Romeo 156 2003 2.5 V6 24V Jul 2003 — Jan 2005 | 2.5 Petrol | 192 HP | 11.8 l/100km | Manual (6) |
Alfa Romeo 156 2003 2.5 V6 24V Q-System
Jul 2003 — Jan 2005 Only version with automatic transmission |
2.5 Petrol | 192 HP | 11.9 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Alfa Romeo 156 2003 GTA 3.2 V6 24V
Jul 2003 — Dec 2005 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds |
3.2 Petrol | 250 HP | 12.1 l/100km | Manual (6) |
Alfa Romeo 156 prices
Alfa Romeo 156 2003 - 2005 sedan price in Latvia is from 800 € to 1700 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Alfa Romeo 156 price is below average - Alfa Romeo 156 is approximately for 49 percents cheaper then average sedans of this age (compare sedans 2003 - 2005 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 2005 price | 1100 € | 1400 € | 1700 € | |
Alfa Romeo 156 2004 price | 1200 € | 1200 € | 1300 € | |
Alfa Romeo 156 2003 price | 800 € | 1100 € | 1500 € |
Alfa Romeo 156 total costs of ownership
How much really costs to own Alfa Romeo 156? Users calculated Alfa Romeo 156 2003 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2700 € cost per year and 0.15 € 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 extremely low. In the roadworthiness tests in 2014 defects were detected in an average of 39.6 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 30.3%.
Alfa Romeo 156 2003 sedan features (options)
Percentage of Alfa Romeo 156 with corresponding feature (option)
71% Conditioning
69% Adjustable steering wheel
60% Metallic paint
51% Cruise control
34% Leather upholstery
28% Rain sensor
15% Heated seats
14% Rear parking sensors
11% Xenon headlights
11%
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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