Alfa Romeo 145 1999 vs Opel Astra 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 144 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 145 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 145 engine produces 20 HP more power than Opel Astra, but torque is 6 NM less than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 145 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 145 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 145 could require 165 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 Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.06 m | 4.11 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Alfa Romeo 145 is 5 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, width is practically the same , while the height of Alfa Romeo 145 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1130 litres | 1180 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo 145 has 50 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 50 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 145 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Opel Astra, which means Alfa Romeo 145 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`685 | 1`625 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 145 has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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