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: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 103 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 124 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 33 HP more power than Alfa Romeo 145, whereas torque is 96 NM more than Alfa Romeo 145. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster.  | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 1 series consumes 2 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 300 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 1 series consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 145.  | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 660 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
| BMW 1 sērija 2017 1.5 engine: The B38 1.5-liter three-cylinder petrol engine, introduced in 2013, was designed with a focus on fuel efficiency and low emissions to meet modern environmental standards. While it received generally positive ...  More about BMW 1 sērija 2017 1.5 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 | 10.5 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`655 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average  | low  | |
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 800 | |
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