Alfa Romeo 147 2001 vs Citroen Xsara 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 275 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 147 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 147 engine produces 5 HP more power than Citroen Xsara, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Citroen Xsara. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 147 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Citroen Xsara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 147 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 147 could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 147 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.17 m | 4.19 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.40 m | |
| Alfa Romeo 147 is 2 cm shorter than the Citroen Xsara, 3 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo 147 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1030 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 147 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Citroen Xsara, which means Alfa Romeo 147 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | 1`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Citroen Xsara has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 147 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Citroen Xsara, so Citroen Xsara quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 400 | |
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