Alfa Romeo 147 2001 vs Opel Astra 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 146 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 147 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 147 engine produces 20 HP more power than Opel Astra, but torque is 4 NM less than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 147 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 147 consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 147 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Alfa Romeo 156 | Used also on Opel Vectra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Alfa Romeo 147 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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 | |
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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`625 | |
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| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 147 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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