Alfa Romeo 147 2005 vs Audi A3 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 275 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 147 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 147 engine produces 25 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 147 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 147 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 147 could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 147 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Alfa Romeo 147 is 7 cm longer than the Audi A3, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Alfa Romeo 147 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 292 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1100 litres | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Alfa Romeo 147 has 58 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3. 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 147 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Audi A3, which means Alfa Romeo 147 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`810 | 1`745 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Audi A3 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Alfa Romeo 147, so Audi A3 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1600 | |
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