BMW 1 series 2017 vs Alfa Romeo 145 1999
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| 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: | Automatic | 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: | 231 HP | 155 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 187 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 76 HP more power than Alfa Romeo 145, whereas torque is 163 NM more than Alfa Romeo 145. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 8.7 | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 1 series consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 145, which means that by driving the BMW 1 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 345 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW 1 series 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: | 320'000 km | 290'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW X1, BMW 2 sērija | 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. | |||
| BMW 1 sērija 2017 2.0 engine: Compared to their predecessors, B48 engines are more robust and less prone to major failures. They are well-suited for chip tuning, which can noticeably enhance performance and responsiveness without ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2017 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
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BMW 1 series is larger. BMW 1 series is 40 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo 145, 9 cm wider, while the height of BMW 1 series is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1130 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| 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): | no data | 1`765 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 800 | |
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