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Alfa Romeo 156 SW 2.5 V6 Distinctive

General information

ModelAlfa Romeo 156 SW 2.5 V6 Distinctive
Year2010
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating58.2 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2492 ccm (152.06 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving11.9 litres/100 km (19.77 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags6. Front air bags. Side air bags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement2492 ccm (152.06 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power192.00 PS (141 kW or 189 HP) at 6300 Rev. per min.
Max torque218.00 Nm (22.2 kgf-m or 160.8 ft.lbs) at 5000 Rev. per min.
Compression10.3:1
Bore x stroke88.0 x 68.3 mm (3.5 x 2.7 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed230.0 km/h (142.9 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1297 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCombi
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4910 litres (1,297 gallons)
Optional cargo space1180 litres (312 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle12 m (456.7 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1482 kg (3,267.3 pounds)
Towing weight1404 kg (3,095.3 pounds)
Overall length4450 mm (175.2 inches)
Overall width1750 mm (68.9 inches)
Overall height1400 mm (55.1 inches)
Wheelbase2600 mm (102.4 inches)
Fuel capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR29930
Service interval20,000 km
CO2 emissions194.0 g/km
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