Alfa Romeo GTV 1998 vs BMW 3 series 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 271 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo GTV is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo GTV engine produces 50 HP more power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 59 NM less than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo GTV reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 | 5.7 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo GTV consumes 5.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo GTV could require 765 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Alfa Romeo GTV) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.37 m | |
| Alfa Romeo GTV is 21 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo GTV is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 110 litres | 410 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo GTV has 300 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo GTV is 1.2 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Alfa Romeo GTV can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`915 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 5400 | |
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