Alfa Romeo 147 2007 vs BMW 1 series 2007
| 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 | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 146 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving. Alfa Romeo 147 engine produces 2 HP less power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 14 NM less than BMW 1 series. Due to the lower power, Alfa Romeo 147 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The BMW 1 series 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 BMW 1 series, 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 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Alfa Romeo 147) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 1 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Alfa Romeo 156 | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Alfa Romeo 147 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Alfa Romeo 147 is 2 cm shorter than the BMW 1 series, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Alfa Romeo 147 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 292 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1042 litres | 1150 litres | |
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BMW 1 series has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo 147 has 38 litres less trunk space than the BMW 1 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 1 series (by 108 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 147 is 0.5 metres more than that of the BMW 1 series, which means Alfa Romeo 147 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`720 | 1`748 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | average | |
| BMW 1 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 147 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than BMW 1 series, so BMW 1 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 4600 | |
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