Alfa Romeo 147 2005 vs Opel Astra 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Alfa Romeo 147 engine produces 50 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Alfa Romeo 147 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| Alfa Romeo 147 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) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Astra 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 Opel Astra version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Alfa Romeo 147 is 3 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Alfa Romeo 147 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 292 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1042 litres | 1330 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo 147 has 88 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 288 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 147 is 1 metres more than that of the Opel Astra, which means Alfa Romeo 147 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`810 | 1`885 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 147 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1200 | |
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