Alfa Romeo 147 2005 vs Nissan Almera 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 305 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 147 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 147 engine produces 68 HP more power than Nissan Almera, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Nissan Almera. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 147 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 5.6 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 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 147 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Almera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1460 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 1070 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Almera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Fiat Bravo, Alfa Romeo GT | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Nissan Micra, Suzuki Jimny | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 |
1030 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 10 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`855 | 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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