Kia Ceed 2007 vs Alfa Romeo 147 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 255 NM | 305 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 147 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Ceed engine produces 35 HP less power than Alfa Romeo 147, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Alfa Romeo 147. Due to the lower power, Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Kia Ceed is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Ceed consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 147, which means that by driving the Kia Ceed over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Ceed consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 147. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Alfa Romeo 147 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Kia Venga | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Fiat Bravo, Alfa Romeo GT | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Ceed might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.44 m | |
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Kia Ceed is larger. Kia Ceed is 2 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo 147, 6 cm wider, while the height of Kia Ceed is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 340 litres | 292 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1300 litres | 1030 litres | |
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Kia Ceed has more luggage capacity. Kia Ceed has 48 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo 147. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Ceed (by 270 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Ceed is 0.7 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo 147, which means Kia Ceed can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`819 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Kia Ceed has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 147 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Kia Ceed, so Kia Ceed quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2800 | |
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