Alfa Romeo GTV 2002 vs BMW 3 series 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.8 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: | 150 HP | 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 181 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Alfa Romeo GTV engine produces 43 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 99 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Alfa Romeo GTV reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 9.8 l/100km | |
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The Alfa Romeo GTV is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Alfa Romeo GTV consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo GTV could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Alfa Romeo GTV consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Alfa Romeo GTV gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Alfa Romeo GTV) 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 3 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: | 280'000 km | 420'000 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 BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 156, Alfa Romeo 166, Alfa Romeo 147, Alfa Romeo Spider | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW Z3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Alfa Romeo GTV might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.37 m | |
| Alfa Romeo GTV is 21 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo GTV is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 110 litres | 410 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo GTV has 300 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo GTV is 1.2 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Alfa Romeo GTV can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`780 | 1`895 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 2600 | |
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