Nissan Almera 2002 vs Alfa Romeo 147 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| 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: | 98 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 136 NM | 146 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 147 is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Almera engine produces 22 HP less power than Alfa Romeo 147, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Alfa Romeo 147. Due to the lower power, Nissan Almera reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Almera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Almera consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 147, which means that by driving the Nissan Almera over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Almera consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 147. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Almera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Nissan Almera 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. Note, however, that this Nissan Almera version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 350'000 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: | 14 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Alfa Romeo 156 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Alfa Romeo 147 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.20 m | 4.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Nissan Almera is 2 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo 147, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Almera is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 355 litres | 292 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1020 litres | 1042 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Nissan Almera has 63 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo 147. The Alfa Romeo 147 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Alfa Romeo 147 (by 22 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Almera is 1.1 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo 147, which means Nissan Almera can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`710 | 1`740 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Nissan Almera has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 147 has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Nissan Almera, so Nissan Almera quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1600 | |
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