Alfa Romeo 145 1999 vs Ford Fiesta 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Alfa Romeo 145) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Ford Fiesta) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 155 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 187 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 145 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 145 engine produces 70 HP more power than Ford Fiesta, but torque is 28 NM less than Ford Fiesta. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 145 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 3.5 | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo 145 consumes 5.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 145 could require 780 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1310 km on highway | ||
| Ford Fiesta gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.06 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.48 m | |
| Alfa Romeo 145 is 2 cm longer than the Ford Fiesta, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Alfa Romeo 145 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 303 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1130 litres | 984 litres | |
| Alfa Romeo 145 has 17 litres more trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Alfa Romeo 145 (by 146 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 145 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Ford Fiesta, which means Alfa Romeo 145 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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 | 1`670 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 9600 | |
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