Suzuki Liana 2004 vs Alfa Romeo 147 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 106 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 144 NM | 146 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 147 is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Liana engine produces 14 HP less power than Alfa Romeo 147, whereas torque is 2 NM less than Alfa Romeo 147. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Liana reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Liana is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Liana consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 147, which means that by driving the Suzuki Liana over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Liana 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: | 720 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 23 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Vitara | Used also on Alfa Romeo 156 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Liana might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Alfa Romeo 147 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: | 4.23 m | 4.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.44 m | |
| Suzuki Liana is 1 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo 147, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Liana is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 292 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1042 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Liana is 1.5 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo 147, which means Suzuki Liana can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`740 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1600 | |
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