Alfa Romeo 145 1999 vs BMW 1 series 2017
| 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 | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.7 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 144 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 169 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 145 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 145 engine produces 4 HP more power than BMW 1 series, but torque is 51 NM less than BMW 1 series. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 145 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 145 consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 145 could require 450 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 BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 156, Alfa Romeo Spider, Alfa Romeo GTV | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X1, BMW 2 sērija, BMW 4 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 1 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 1 sērija 2017 1.5 engine: The B38 1.5-liter three-cylinder petrol engine, introduced in 2013, was designed with a focus on fuel efficiency and low emissions to meet modern environmental standards. While it received generally positive ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2017 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.06 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
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Alfa Romeo 145 is smaller. Alfa Romeo 145 is 40 cm shorter than the BMW 1 series, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Alfa Romeo 145 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1130 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | no data | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`715 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | no data | |
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