Alfa Romeo GTV 2002 vs BMW Z3 1998
| 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 | 6.8 seconds | |
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BMW Z3 is a more dynamic driving. Alfa Romeo GTV engine produces 43 HP less power than BMW Z3, whereas torque is 99 NM less than BMW Z3. Due to the lower power, Alfa Romeo GTV reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 10.2 l/100km | |
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The Alfa Romeo GTV is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo GTV consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z3, which means that by driving the Alfa Romeo GTV over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo GTV consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 540 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 680 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 500 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 Z3) 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 Z3 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 3 sērija, BMW 7 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 GTV might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.31 m | |
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Alfa Romeo GTV is larger. Alfa Romeo GTV is 26 cm longer than the BMW Z3, 4 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo GTV is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 110 litres | 210 litres | |
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BMW Z3 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Alfa Romeo GTV has 100 litres less trunk space than the BMW Z3. This could mean that the Alfa Romeo GTV uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| 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 Z3, which means Alfa Romeo GTV can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`780 | 1`570 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 11 600 | |
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