Alfa Romeo 147 2007 vs Kia Ceed 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| 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: | 150 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 305 NM | 255 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 147 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 147 engine produces 35 HP more power than Kia Ceed, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Kia Ceed. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 147 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Kia Ceed is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 147 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Ceed, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 147 could require 180 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 Kia Ceed. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 320'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Alfa Romeo 147 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Fiat Bravo, Alfa Romeo GT | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Kia Venga | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Ceed might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.48 m | |
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Alfa Romeo 147 is smaller. Alfa Romeo 147 is 2 cm shorter than the Kia Ceed, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Alfa Romeo 147 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 292 litres | 340 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1030 litres | 1300 litres | |
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Kia Ceed has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo 147 has 48 litres less trunk space than the Kia Ceed. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Ceed (by 270 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 147 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Kia Ceed, which means Alfa Romeo 147 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`819 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Kia Ceed has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 147 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Kia Ceed, so Kia Ceed quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2600 | |
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