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: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 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: | 155 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 187 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving. Alfa Romeo 145 engine produces 76 HP less power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 163 NM less than BMW 1 series. Due to the lower power, Alfa Romeo 145 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 6.4 | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo 145 consumes 2.3 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 345 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW 1 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 290'000 km | 320'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 156, Alfa Romeo 166, Alfa Romeo Spider | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW X1, BMW 2 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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`765 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | no data | |
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