Volkswagen Golf 1998 vs Alfa Romeo 147 2003
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 68 HP | 100 HP | |
Torque: | 133 NM | 200 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.2 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
Alfa Romeo 147 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 32 HP less power than Alfa Romeo 147, whereas torque is 67 NM less than Alfa Romeo 147. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 5.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.8 | |
The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 147, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
1300 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.15 m | 4.17 m | |
Width: | 1.74 m | 1.73 m | |
Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf is 2 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo 147, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 280 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1184 litres | 1030 litres | |
Volkswagen Golf has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Golf has 50 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 Volkswagen Golf (by 154 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.5 meters | |
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.6 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo 147, which means Volkswagen Golf can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`720 | 1`790 | |
Safety: | |||
Quality: | high | low | |
Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 147 has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 1400 | 1000 | |
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