Alfa Romeo GTV 2002 vs BMW 3 series 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Alfa Romeo GTV) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 3 series) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| 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 | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 181 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
| Alfa Romeo GTV and BMW 3 series have the same engine power, but Alfa Romeo GTV torque is 149 NM less than BMW 3 series. Alfa Romeo GTV reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo GTV consumes 3.5 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 525 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo GTV consumes 2.4 litres more 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 | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series 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 | 9 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 2 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3 | |
| 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`915 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 4200 | |
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