2001, 2002, 2003
MSRP:$23,000 – $28,000
The 2001–2003 Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon 1.8 Twin Spark combines the distinctive styling of the 156 with the added versatility of a five-door wagon. Its naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine produces 138 hp and 120 lb-ft of torque, paired with a five-speed manual transmission and front-wheel drive. This combination gives the Sportwagon a balanced character, making it well suited to drivers who want everyday practicality without giving up the responsive feel associated with Alfa Romeo.
The wagon body adds useful flexibility, with up to 41.7 cubic feet of luggage space, while the relatively strong performance makes this more than simply a practical family car. AutoSpecsHub lists a 129 mph top speed and 9.1-second 0–60 mph acceleration, alongside 27.6 mpg combined fuel economy. Together, those characteristics make the 1.8 Twin Spark a well-rounded version of the 156 Sportwagon, blending usable performance, efficiency, and Italian design.
Large WagonGasolineAvant 2.0
$29,000 – $34,000
128
hp
5
seats
27.6
mpg
Compact WagonGasolineWagon 2.0 CDX
$20,500 – $22,000
131
hp
5
seats
26.7
mpg
Medium WagonGasoline200 SportCross
$30,000 – $35,000
153
hp
5
seats
23.7
mpg
Compact WagonGasolineWagon 1.8i SX
$22,000 – $26,000
100
hp
5
seats
25.1
mpg
Large WagonGasolineB10 3.3 touring
$20,000 – $30,000
276
hp
5
seats
22.8
mpg
Medium WagonGasolineWagon GTi
$21,000 – $25,000
101
hp
5
seats
25.8
mpg
Luxury WagonGasolineSV
$45,000 – $55,000
168
hp
5
seats
13.8
mpg
Compact WagonGasoline2171
$14,000 – $15,000
97
hp
5
seats
37.3
mpg