Alfa Romeo 147 2003 vs Ford Focus 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.8 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Ford Focus is a more dynamic driving. Alfa Romeo 147 engine produces 15 HP less power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Ford Focus. Due to the lower power, Alfa Romeo 147 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.4 | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo 147 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 147 could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.17 m | 4.17 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Alfa Romeo 147 and Ford Focus are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1030 litres | 1205 litres | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo 147 has 70 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Focus (by 175 litres). | |||
| 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 Ford Focus, which means Alfa Romeo 147 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | 1`692 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Ford Focus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 147 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Ford Focus, so Ford Focus quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
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