Compare Alfa Romeo 159 vs Audi S4 B5 vs Alfa Romeo 156

Variants
1.75 TBi
1.8
1.9 JTDM 16V
1.9 JTDM 16V AT
1.9 JTDM 8V
1.9 JTS
2.0 JTDM 16V 136PS
2.0 JTDM 16V 170PS
2.2 JTS
2.2 JTS Selespeed
2.4 JTDM 200PS
2.4 JTDM 200PS AT
2.4 JTDM 210PS
2.4 JTDM 210PS Q4
3.2 V6 JTS
3.2 V6 JTS Q4
3.2 V6 JTS Q4 AT
1.6 TS
1.8 TS 140PS
1.8 TS 144PS
1.9 JTD 105PS
1.9 JTD 115PS
1.9 M-Jet 140PS
2.0 JTS
2.0 TS 155PS
2.4 JTD 136PS
2.4 JTD 150PS
2.4 M-Jet 175PS
2.5 190PS
2.5 190PS AT
2.5 192PS
2.5 Q-system 190PS AT
2.5 Q-system 192PS AT
GTA

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
405 L / 14.3 cu-ft
440 L / 15.5 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
6.0 L / 6.3 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
6.0 L / 6.3 qt
Fuel Capacity
62.0 L / 16.4 gal
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
550 kg / 1213 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Tire Size
225/45 R17
Turning Circle
11.1 m / 36.4 ft
11.4 m / 37.4 ft

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height
1417 mm / 55.8 in
1396 mm / 55.0 in
Size | Length
4660 mm / 183.5 in
4483 mm / 176.5 in
Size | Width
1828 mm / 72.0 in
1733 mm / 68.2 in
Track Width | Front
1578.0 mm / 62.1 in
1498.0 mm / 59.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1555.0 mm / 61.2 in
1490.0 mm / 58.7 in
Weight
1510.0 kg / 3329.0 lbs
Wheel Size
7.5J x 17
Wheelbase
2700 mm / 106.3 in
2607 mm / 102.6 in
2595 mm / 102.2 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
5.6 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
5.3 sec
CO2 Emission
271 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.31
Fuel Economy
11.3 L/100km / 20.8 MPG (combined) | 15.8 L/100km / 14.9 MPG (urban) | 8.7 L/100km / 27.0 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1800 kg / 3968 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1700 kg / 3748 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Engine
AGB, AZB
Engine | Bore
81.0 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.3:1
Engine | Displacement
2.7 L / 163.0 cu-in / 2671.0 cc
Engine | Power
265.0 hp / 197.6 kW @ 5800 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
99.2 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
86.4 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Torque
400 Nm / 295.0 lb-ft @ 1850-3600 rpm
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual

Production

Availability
1997 ~ 2001

Reviews

Neofiliac score
47%
58%
59%
Pros
  • Double-wishbone + multi-link suspension setup
  • Gorgeous design
  • V6TT with 5 valves per cylinder
  • Superb suspension setup
  • Simple, elegant design
  • Good towing capacity
  • Double-wishbone + multi-link suspension setup
  • Gorgeous exterior design
  • Exciting V6 engine in the 156 GTA
Cons
  • Not GTA offered
  • Weak automatic transmission
  • Avant (the wagon) has better styling
  • Not all engines are equally reliable

Price

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