Alfa Romeo 147 2007 vs Suzuki Liana 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 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 | 106 HP | |
| Torque: | 146 NM | 144 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 147 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 147 engine produces 14 HP more power than Suzuki Liana, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Suzuki Liana. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 147 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Liana 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 Suzuki Liana, 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 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Liana. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 24 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Alfa Romeo 156 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Vitara | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Liana 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. | |||
| Suzuki Liana 2004 1.6 engine: A simple and robust engine, not particularly demanding in terms of fuel quality.
High engine timing chain lifetime.
Tends to increase oil consumption, head gasket failures may occur. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 4.23 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.55 m | |
| Alfa Romeo 147 is 1 cm shorter than the Suzuki Liana, 4 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo 147 is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 292 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1042 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 147 is 1.5 metres more than that of the Suzuki Liana, which means Alfa Romeo 147 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`720 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1600 | |
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