Alfa Romeo 145 1999 vs Audi 100 1991
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.7 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 144 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 169 NM | 157 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 145 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 145 engine produces 43 HP more power than Audi 100, whereas torque is 12 NM more than Audi 100. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 145 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Alfa Romeo 145 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Alfa Romeo 145 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi 100, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 145 could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Alfa Romeo 145 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi 100. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi 100 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi 100 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 156, Alfa Romeo Spider, Alfa Romeo GTV | Used also on Audi A6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Alfa Romeo 145 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.06 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
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Alfa Romeo 145 is smaller. Alfa Romeo 145 is 73 cm shorter than the Audi 100, 7 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1130 litres | no data | |
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Audi 100 has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo 145 has 190 litres less trunk space than the Audi 100. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 145 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi 100, which means Alfa Romeo 145 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`715 | 1`860 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Alfa Romeo 145 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi 100 has serious deffects in 140 percent more cases than Alfa Romeo 145, so Alfa Romeo 145 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 2200 | |
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