Alfa Romeo 145 1999 vs Ford Focus 1998
| 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 | 11.2 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 145 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 145 engine produces 20 HP more power than Ford Focus, but torque is 1 NM less than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 145 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 145 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 145 could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 145 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.06 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
| Alfa Romeo 145 is 9 cm shorter than the Ford Focus, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1130 litres | 1210 litres | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo 145 has 30 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Focus (by 80 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 Ford Focus, which means Alfa Romeo 145 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`685 | 1`590 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Ford Focus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 145 has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than Ford Focus, so Ford Focus quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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