BMW Z3 1998 vs Alfa Romeo GTV 1998
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 321 HP | 220 HP | |
Torque: | 350 NM | 270 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
BMW Z3 is more dynamic to drive. BMW Z3 engine produces 101 HP more power than Alfa Romeo GTV, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Alfa Romeo GTV. Thanks to more power BMW Z3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 11.7 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 12.0 l/100km | 11.6 l/100km | |
By specification BMW Z3 consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo GTV, which means that by driving the BMW Z3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 345 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW Z3 consumes 0.4 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 | 590 km in combined cycle | |
680 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
420 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
Alfa Romeo GTV gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.02 m | 4.28 m | |
Width: | 1.74 m | 1.78 m | |
Height: | 1.31 m | 1.32 m | |
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 | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
410 litres | no data | |
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: | no data | 12 meters | |
Gross weight (kg): | 1`660 | 1`820 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | above average | no data | |
Average price (€): | 11 600 | 3400 | |
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