Alfa Romeo 147 2005 vs Volkswagen Golf 2003

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Alfa Romeo 147
2005 - 2007
Volkswagen Golf
2003 - 2006
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Alfa Romeo 147 is available only with front wheel drive, while Volkswagen Golf can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.6 - 2.01.4 - 3.2

Performance

Power: 100 - 150 HP75 - 250 HP
Torque: 140 - 305 NM126 - 350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.8 - 12.1 seconds6.2 - 16.7 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.8 - 8.95.0 - 10.7
Alfa Romeo 147 petrol engines consumes on average 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf. On average, Alfa Romeo 147 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.22 m4.21 m
Width: 1.73 m1.76 m
Height: 1.43 m1.48 m
Alfa Romeo 147 is 2 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Alfa Romeo 147 is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 292 litres350 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1042 litres1305 litres
Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space.
Despite its longer length, Alfa Romeo 147 has 58 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. This could mean that the Alfa Romeo 147 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 263 litres).
Turning diameter: 11.5 meters10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 147 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Alfa Romeo 147 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`797~ 1`861
Safety: no data
Quality:
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high
Average price (€): 16001800
Pros and Cons: Alfa Romeo 147 has
  • lower price
Volkswagen Golf has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
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