Audi A3 2016 vs Alfa Romeo 145 1999
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 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: | 190 HP | 155 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 187 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 35 HP more power than Alfa Romeo 145, whereas torque is 133 NM more than Alfa Romeo 145. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 61 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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 A3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi Q3 | 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: | 4.42 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.43 m | |
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Audi A3 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A3 is 36 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo 145, 8 cm wider, while the height of Audi A3 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
680 litres | 1130 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo 145. | |||
| 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`930 | 1`765 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 800 | |
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