Alfa Romeo 147 2001 vs Opel Astra 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 128 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
|
Alfa Romeo 147 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 147 engine produces 30 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 12 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 147 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
|
The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 147 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 147 could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 147 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.17 m | 4.11 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Alfa Romeo 147 is 6 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 2 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo 147 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1030 litres | 1180 litres | |
|
Opel Astra has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Alfa Romeo 147 has 90 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. This could mean that the Alfa Romeo 147 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 150 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 147 is 1.4 metres more than that of the Opel Astra, which means Alfa Romeo 147 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`710 | 1`605 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | Alfa Romeo 147 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Alfa Romeo 147, so Alfa Romeo 147 quality is probably slightly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Alfa Romeo 147 has
|
Opel Astra has
| |