Alfa Romeo 147 2005 vs Nissan Almera 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 146 NM | 163 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 147 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 147 engine produces 4 HP more power than Nissan Almera, but torque is 17 NM less than Nissan Almera. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 147 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Almera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 147 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Almera, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 147 could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 147 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Almera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Almera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Nissan Almera can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Nissan Almera version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
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 | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Alfa Romeo 156 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan Primera, Nissan Almera Tino, Nissan Sentra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Almera might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Alfa Romeo 147 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Alfa Romeo 147 is 2 cm longer than the Nissan Almera, 2 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo 147 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 292 litres | 355 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1042 litres | 1020 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Alfa Romeo 147 has 63 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Almera. 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 Alfa Romeo 147 (by 22 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 147 is 1.1 metres more than that of the Nissan Almera, which means Alfa Romeo 147 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`740 | 1`735 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Nissan Almera has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 147 has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Nissan Almera, so Nissan Almera quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1000 | |
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