BMW 3 series 1999 vs Alfa Romeo GTV 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 181 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 43 HP more power than Alfa Romeo GTV, whereas torque is 99 NM more than Alfa Romeo GTV. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 9.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 8.8 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 BMW 3 series consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo GTV, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo GTV. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 790 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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: | 420'000 km | 280'000 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: | 7 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW Z3 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 156, Alfa Romeo 166, Alfa Romeo 147, Alfa Romeo Spider | |
| 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: | 4.49 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.32 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 21 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo GTV, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 110 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 300 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo GTV. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1.2 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo GTV, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`895 | 1`780 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 3400 | |
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