Alfa Romeo 145 1999 vs Audi A3 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 144 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 145 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 145 engine produces 20 HP more power than Audi A3, but torque is 1 NM less than Audi A3. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 145 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 145 consumes 0.6 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 145 could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 145 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.06 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
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Alfa Romeo 145 is smaller, but slightly higher. Alfa Romeo 145 is 9 cm shorter than the Audi A3, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Alfa Romeo 145 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1130 litres | 1110 litres | |
| Alfa Romeo 145 has 30 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Alfa Romeo 145 (by 20 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 145 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi A3, which means Alfa Romeo 145 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`685 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 145 has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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