Honda Civic 2003 vs Alfa Romeo GT 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Honda Civic) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Alfa Romeo GT) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 154 NM | 305 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
| Honda Civic engine produces 25 HP less power than Alfa Romeo GT, whereas torque is 151 NM less than Alfa Romeo GT. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Alfa Romeo GT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Civic consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo GT, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Civic could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Civic consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo GT. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Alfa Romeo GT gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda FR-V, Honda Stream | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 147, Fiat Bravo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Alfa Romeo GT engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.37 m | |
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Honda Civic is smaller, but slightly higher. Honda Civic is 1 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo GT, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Civic is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 441 litres | 320 litres | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Honda Civic has 121 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo GT. The Alfa Romeo GT may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 0.7 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo GT, which means Honda Civic can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`590 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2200 | |
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