Audi 100 1991 vs Alfa Romeo 145 1999
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 230 HP | 155 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 187 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
|
Audi 100 is more dynamic to drive. Audi 100 engine produces 75 HP more power than Alfa Romeo 145, whereas torque is 163 NM more than Alfa Romeo 145. Thanks to more power Audi 100 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 8.7 | |
|
The Alfa Romeo 145 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi 100 consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 145, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi 100 could require 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| Audi 100 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
|
Audi 100 has 4x4: Vehicle features full-time Quattro II all-wheel drive - Torsen center differential with automatic torque split between front and rear axles, and electro-pneumatic manually-activated rear differential that automatically unlocks at speeds above 25 km/h. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 290'000 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 Audi 100 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 156, Alfa Romeo 166, 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
|
Audi 100 is larger. Audi 100 is 73 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo 145, 9 cm wider, while the height of Audi 100 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1130 litres | |
|
Audi 100 has more luggage capacity. Audi 100 has 190 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo 145. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi 100 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Alfa Romeo 145, which means Audi 100 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`160 | 1`765 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Alfa Romeo 145 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi 100 has serious deffects in 140 percent more cases than Alfa Romeo 145, so Alfa Romeo 145 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Audi 100 has
|
Alfa Romeo 145 has
| |