Alfa Romeo 147 2005 vs Audi A3 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. Alfa Romeo 147 engine produces 3 HP more power than Audi A3, but torque is 8 NM less than Audi A3. Despite the higher power, Alfa Romeo 147 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 147 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 147 could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 147 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Alfa Romeo 147 is 7 cm longer than the Audi A3, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Alfa Romeo 147 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 292 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1042 litres | 1110 litres | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Alfa Romeo 147 has 58 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3. 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 Audi A3 (by 68 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 Audi A3, which means Alfa Romeo 147 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`730 | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Alfa Romeo 147 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A3 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Alfa Romeo 147, so Alfa Romeo 147 quality is probably better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1400 | |
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