Alfa Romeo 147 2001 vs Volkswagen Golf 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 146 NM | 128 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 147 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 147 engine produces 45 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 18 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 147 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 147 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 147 could require 240 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 Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Alfa Romeo 156 | Used also on Volkswagen Bora | |
| 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 | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Alfa Romeo 147 is 2 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1030 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 147 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Alfa Romeo 147 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`710 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 147 has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
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