Alfa Romeo 156 2000 Sportwagon 1.6 T.Spark 16V
Alfa Romeo 156 2000 1.6 petrol description
Estate car / wagon Alfa Romeo 156 2000 Sportwagon 1.6 T.Spark 16V has been produced from April, 2000 to March, 2002. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 120 horsepower on 6300 rpm and torque 146 Nm (Newton metres) on 4500 revolutions per minute.
This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 220 up to 370 thousand kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs
This Alfa Romeo 156 1.6 engine oil type is 10W-40 and oil capacity is 4.4 litres.
Alfa Romeo 156 2000 Sportwagon 1.6 T.Spark 16V has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Alfa Romeo 156 2000 Sportwagon 1.6 T.Spark 16V accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 200 km/h.
Alfa Romeo 156 2000 Sportwagon 1.6 T.Spark 16V fuel consumption is 8.3 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (12 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 11.5 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6.5 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 63 litres or 16.64 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 740 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 960 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Alfa Romeo real everyday fuel consumption is 9.1 litres per 100 km, which is 10% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Alfa Romeo 156 fuel consumption.

Alfa Romeo 156 2000 Sportwagon 1.6 T.Spark 16V technical data
Model: | Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon 1.6 T.Spark 16V | ||
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Body style: | Estate car / wagon | ||
Production period: | 2000. April ... 2002. March | ||
Engine: | 1598 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 198 g/km |
Power: | 120 HP ON 6300 RPM | Torque: | 146 NM ON 4500 RPM |
Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Top speed: | 200 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.0 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 (combined) 11.5 (urban) 6.5 (highway) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km (25.8 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres (16.6 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 4.43m (length) 1.74m (width) 1.42m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | ||
Seats: | 5 seats | ||
Trunk capacity: | 360 litres | ||
Trunk max capacity: | 1180 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
Gross weight: | 1800 kg |
Alfa Romeo 156 2000 Sportwagon 1.6 T.Spark 16V engine AR32104
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 220,000 to 370,000 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 | 1598 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 4 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 82 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 75.65 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. |
Fuel system | Injection |
Alfa Romeo 156 2000 Sportwagon 1.6 T.Spark 16V oil type | 10W-40 |
Oil capacity | 4.4 litres (4.7 quarts) |
Coolant capacity | 6.9 litres (7.3 quarts) |
Power | 120 HP ON 6300 RPM |
Torque | 146 NM ON 4500 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 2000 |
Duration of production | 10 years |
Engine also used on | Alfa Romeo 147 |
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Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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Alfa Romeo 156 2000 Sportwagon 1.6 T.Spark 16V
Apr 2000 — Mar 2002 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.6 Petrol | 120 HP | 8.3 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Alfa Romeo 156 2000 1.7 Sportwagon 1.8 T.Spark 16V
Nov 2000 — Mar 2002 Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption |
1.7 Petrol | 140 HP | 8.5 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Alfa Romeo 156 2000 Sportwagon 1.7 T.Spark 16V
Apr 2000 — Nov 2000 Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption |
1.7 Petrol | 144 HP | 8.4 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Alfa Romeo 156 2000 Sportwagon 1.9 JTD 105 Hp
Apr 2000 — Nov 2000 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
1.9 Diesel | 105 HP | 6.0 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Alfa Romeo 156 2000 Sportwagon 1.9 JTD 110 Hp
Nov 2000 — Jul 2001 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
1.9 Diesel | 110 HP | 6.0 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Alfa Romeo 156 2001 Sportwagon 1.9 JTD 115 Hp
Jul 2001 — Mar 2002 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
1.9 Diesel | 115 HP | 6.0 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Alfa Romeo 156 2000 Sportwagon 2.0 T.Spark 16V 150 Hp Nov 2000 — Mar 2002 | 2.0 Petrol | 150 HP | 8.7 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Alfa Romeo 156 2000 Sportwagon 2.0 T.Spark 16V Selespeed 150 Hp Automatic Nov 2000 — Mar 2002 | 2.0 Petrol | 150 HP | 8.7 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
Alfa Romeo 156 2000 Sportwagon 2.0 T.Spark 16V 155 Hp | 2.0 Petrol | 155 HP | 8.8 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Alfa Romeo 156 2000 Sportwagon 2.0 T.Spark 16V Selespeed 155 Hp Automatic Apr 2000 — Nov 2000 | 2.0 Petrol | 155 HP | 8.5 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
Alfa Romeo 156 2000 Sportwagon 2.4 JTD 136 Hp Apr 2000 — Nov 2000 | 2.4 Diesel | 136 HP | 6.8 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Alfa Romeo 156 2000 Sportwagon 2.4 JTD 140 Hp
Nov 2000 — Mar 2002 Most powerfull diesel version (140 HP) |
2.4 Diesel | 140 HP | 6.8 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Alfa Romeo 156 2000 Sportwagon 2.5 V6 24V
Apr 2000 — Mar 2002 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.4 seconds |
2.5 Petrol | 190 HP | 11.7 l/100km | Manual (6) |
Alfa Romeo 156 2000 Sportwagon 2.5 V6 24V Q-System
Apr 2000 — Mar 2002 Most powerfull petrol version (190 HP) |
2.5 Petrol | 190 HP | 12.0 l/100km | Automatic (4) |