Alfa Romeo 147 2007 vs BMW 1 series 2007

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Alfa Romeo 147
2007 - 2010
BMW 1 series
2007 - 2011
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Alfa Romeo 147 is available with front wheel drive, while BMW 1 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive.
Engines: 1.6 - 2.01.6 - 3.0

Performance

Power: 105 - 150 HP115 - 265 HP
Torque: 140 - 305 NM160 - 400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.8 - 11.3 seconds6.1 - 11 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.8 - 8.94.4 - 8.3
Alfa Romeo 147 petrol engines consumes on average 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 1 series. On average, Alfa Romeo 147 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series.
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Ground clearance: 120 mm (4.7 inches)145 mm (5.7 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 1 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds.

Dimensions

Length: 4.22 m4.24 m
Width: 1.73 m1.75 m
Height: 1.43 m1.42 m
Both cars are similar in size. Alfa Romeo 147 is 2 cm shorter than the BMW 1 series, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Alfa Romeo 147 is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 292 litres330 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1042 litres1150 litres
BMW 1 series has more luggage space.
Alfa Romeo 147 has 38 litres less trunk space than the BMW 1 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 1 series (by 108 litres).
Turning diameter: 11.5 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 147 is 0.5 metres more than that of the BMW 1 series, which means Alfa Romeo 147 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`768~ 1`837
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
low

above average
Average price (€): 28004400
Pros and Cons: Alfa Romeo 147 has
  • lower price
BMW 1 sērija has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • higher ground clearance
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
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