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Free Alfa Romeo 156 VIN Decoder

Decode your Alfa Romeo 156 VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 17 variants (1997–2005). No registration.

1997–2005 17 variants Sedan PetrolDiesel
Alfa Romeo 156
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Alfa Romeo 156 specs by variant

Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each 156 variant in our database.

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
2.5L V6 6MT FWD (192 HP) 2003–2005 Petrol 2.5 L 189 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
2.4L JTD 6MT FWD (175 HP) 2003–2005 Diesel 2.4 L 173 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
2.0L JTS 5AT FWD (165 HP) 2003–2005 Petrol 2.0 L 164 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp FWD —
2.0L JTS 5MT FWD (165 HP) 2003–2005 Petrol 2.0 L 164 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.8L TS 5MT FWD (140 HP) 2003–2005 Petrol 1.7 L 138 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.9L JTD 16V 6MT FWD (140 HP) 2003–2005 Diesel 1.9 L 138 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
1.6L TS 5MT FWD (120 HP) 2003–2005 Petrol 1.6 L 118 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.9L JTD 5MT FWD (115 HP) 2003–2005 Diesel 1.9 L 114 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.5L V6 4AT FWD (190 HP) 1997–2003 Petrol 2.5 L 189 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —
2.5L V6 6MT FWD (190 HP) 1997–2003 Petrol 2.5 L 189 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
2.0L TS 5MT FWD (155 HP) 1997–2003 Petrol 2.0 L 153 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.4L JTD 5MT FWD (150 HP) 1997–2003 Diesel 2.4 L 148 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.8L TS 5MT FWD (144 HP) 1997–2003 Petrol 1.7 L 142 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.4L JTD 5MT FWD (140 HP) 1997–2003 Diesel 2.4 L 138 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.4L JTD 5MT FWD (136 HP) 1997–2003 Diesel 2.4 L 134 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.9L JTD 5MT FWD (110 HP) 1997–2003 Diesel 1.9 L 109 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.9L JTD 5MT FWD (105 HP) 1997–2003 Diesel 1.9 L 103 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —

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Other 156 generations and versions

The same nameplate across body styles and chassis generations.

156 GTA156 Sportwagon156 Sportwagon GTA

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Alfa Romeo 156 VIN FAQ

What does a Alfa Romeo 156 VIN tell you?+
A Alfa Romeo 156 VIN decodes to the exact variant, engine, transmission, body type, model year and factory options. Our free decoder also checks recalls and available safety ratings.
Where is the VIN on a Alfa Romeo 156?+
Look at the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, on the driver's door-jamb sticker, and on the vehicle registration document (V5C / title).
What years was the Alfa Romeo 156 made?+
Our database covers the Alfa Romeo 156 for model years 1997–2005, across 17 variants.
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