Honda Civic 2002 vs Alfa Romeo 147 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 275 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 147 is a more dynamic driving. Honda Civic engine produces 14 HP less power than Alfa Romeo 147, whereas torque is 55 NM less than Alfa Romeo 147. Due to the lower power, Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Civic consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 147, which means that by driving the Honda Civic over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Civic consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 147. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.14 m | 4.17 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda Civic is 3 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo 147, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 315 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
610 litres | 1030 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Honda Civic has 35 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo 147. The Alfa Romeo 147 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Alfa Romeo 147 (by 420 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 0.1 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo 147. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`640 | 1`790 | |
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| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Honda Civic has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 147 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Honda Civic, so Honda Civic quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1000 | |
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