BMW Z3 1998 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: | 6.8 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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BMW Z3 is more dynamic to drive. BMW Z3 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 Z3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 9.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.2 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Alfa Romeo GTV is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW Z3 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo GTV, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW Z3 could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW Z3 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo GTV. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 540 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 500 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 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: | 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 Z3 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 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija | 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: | 4.02 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.31 m | 1.32 m | |
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BMW Z3 is smaller. BMW Z3 is 26 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo GTV, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW Z3 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 210 litres | 110 litres | |
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BMW Z3 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW Z3 has 100 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo GTV. The Alfa Romeo GTV may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW Z3 is 1.2 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo GTV, which means BMW Z3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`570 | 1`780 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 10 600 | |
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