Alfa Romeo 145 1999 vs Volkswagen Golf 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 144 NM | 128 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 145 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 145 engine produces 45 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 16 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 145 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 145 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 145 could require 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 145 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf 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 | 1.44 m | |
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Alfa Romeo 145 is smaller. Alfa Romeo 145 is 9 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Alfa Romeo 145 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1130 litres | no data | |
| 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 Volkswagen Golf, which means Alfa Romeo 145 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`685 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 145 has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
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