Alfa Romeo 156
Overall Average Rating - 80.31%
Position in the Top 100 cars - 89th
Ratings
Position in the Top 100 cars
Reliability: 93rd
Build Quality: 89th
Running Costs: 89th
Performance: 14th
Braking: 98th
Ride Quality: 90th
Handling: 36th
Practicality: 92nd
Comfort: 56th
Ease of Driving: 46th
Your Quotes
“The 156 has great potential, but it's let down by reliability - and mostly with electrical problems. It feels like a 'fragile' car - not what it could be. Shame.”
Mr John Oakley - Lincoln
“Great driver’s car, better to drive than my wife's BMW. However, the car is very expensive to run with high depreciation and fuel costs.”
Mr Paul Yallop - Worthing
“2.4 sportswagon lifestyle rather than loadstyle, accept that and it's a great car, smooth with loads of torque, good economy and performance. Slightly heavy on the front but doesn't affect handling, good visibility, powerful brakes. After eighty thousand miles a few body/trim rattles but the five cylinder engine is a delight. Looking forward to the next eighty thou!”
Mr Patrick Kenlock - Leeds
“Very happy I get the performance of a petrol sports car with the economy of a supermini.”
Mr Simon Weeks - Cheshire
“Brilliant driver’s car, a bit pricey on repairs after 3-4 years. ”
Mr Paul Gilpin - Somerset
“Styling and engine can't be faulted... and still on original clutch! Depreciation has been a killer, though I still love the car.”
Mr Richard Docketty - Woking
“Stylish car with excellent performance, if a little thirsty One problem is the petrol gauge which is absolutely useless.”
Mr Keith Bamford – South Glam
Manufacturer Verdict (Position - 30th)
If there's one thing Alfa drivers have in common, it's concern for their car's reliability. The only firm with a worse record for problems and breakdowns is Renault. A worrying two-thirds of Alfa Romeo drivers have suffered a fault in the past three years. A quarter had electrical glitches, 17 per cent complained of suspension niggles, 11 per cent had engine trouble and 12 per cent gearbox and clutch woes.
