BMW 1 series 2004 vs Alfa Romeo 147 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| 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: | 163 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 305 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 13 HP more power than Alfa Romeo 147, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Alfa Romeo 147. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 1 series consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 147, which means that by driving the BMW 1 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 1 series consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 147. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Alfa Romeo 147 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Alfa Romeo 147) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 1 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Fiat Bravo, Alfa Romeo GT | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Alfa Romeo 147 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.23 m | 4.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 1 series is 1 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo 147, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW 1 series is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 292 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1150 litres | 1030 litres | |
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BMW 1 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 1 series has 38 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo 147. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 1 series (by 120 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.5 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo 147, which means BMW 1 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`840 | 1`819 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| BMW 1 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 147 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than BMW 1 series, so BMW 1 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 2600 | |
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