Alfa Romeo 147 2003 vs Volkswagen Golf 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 133 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 17.2 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 147 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 147 engine produces 32 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 67 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 147 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.1 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo 147 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
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 | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1030 litres | 1184 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Alfa Romeo 147 has 50 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. 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 Volkswagen Golf (by 154 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 Volkswagen Golf, which means Alfa Romeo 147 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | 1`720 | |
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| 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 | 1400 | |
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