Alfa Romeo 156 Sport Wagon (facelift 2003) 1.8 i 16V T.Spark (140 hp)

Gasoline engine with 140 hp (103 kW) and 120 lb-ft (163 Nm), built 2003–2006, station wagon body, front-wheel drive. The Alfa Romeo 156 Sport Wagon (facelift 2003) has 4 more powerful gasoline versions.

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Power140 hp (103 kW)
Torque120 lb-ft (163 Nm)
0–62 mph9.7 s
Top speed129 mph (208 km/h)
FuelGasoline

Specifications

Engine

Engine version1.8 i 16V T.Spark (140 hp)
Engine codeAR 32205
Displacement1.7 L (1,747 cm³)
Cylinders4
Cylinder layoutInline
Engine positionFront, Transverse
Valves per cylinder4
ValvetrainOHC
Fuel systemMulti-point indirect injection
Compression ratio10-3
Bore82 mm
Stroke82.7 mm
Engine oil capacity4.6 qt (4.4 l)

Performance

Power140 hp (103 kW) @ 6500 rpm
Torque120 lb-ft (163 Nm) @ 3900 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)9.7 s
Top speed129 mph (208 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelGasoline
City19 mpg (12.2 l/100 km)
Highway27 mpg (8.6 l/100 km)
Fuel tank16.6 gal (63 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body styleStation wagon
Doors5
Length174.8 in (4,441 mm)
Width68.6 in (1,743 mm)
Height56.3 in (1,430 mm)
Curb weight2,899 lb (1,315 kg)
Gross vehicle weight3,968 lb (1,800 kg)
Cargo volume12.7 cu ft (360 l)

Drivetrain and chassis

DriveFront-wheel drive
Gears5
Front suspensionDouble wishbone
Rear suspensionDouble wishbone
Tires185/65 R15
Wheels6J x 15
Driver assistanceABS (Anti-lock braking system)

What to check on an Alfa Romeo 156 with this engine

  • On a gasoline engine, check the oil consumption, the timing chain or belt and, on turbo engines, the turbocharger.
  • Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
  • Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.

Other Alfa Romeo 156 Sport Wagon (facelift 2003) engines

EngineFuelPowerCombined
1.6 i 16V T.Spark (120 hp)Gasoline120 hp (88 kW)
1.9 16V JTD (140 hp)Diesel140 hp (103 kW)
1.9 JTD (115 hp)Diesel115 hp (85 kW)
2.0 i 16V (150 hp)Gasoline150 hp (110 kW)
2.0 i 16V JTS (165 hp)Gasoline165 hp (121 kW)
2.4 JTD (175 hp)Diesel175 hp (129 kW)
2.5 i V6 24V (192 hp)Gasoline192 hp (141 kW)
2.5 i V6 24V Q-System (192 hp)Gasoline192 hp (141 kW)

← All Alfa Romeo 156 Sport Wagon (facelift 2003) engines

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