BMW 1 series 2007 vs Alfa Romeo GT 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 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: | 204 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 206 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 39 HP more power than Alfa Romeo GT, whereas torque is 194 NM more than Alfa Romeo GT. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 10.1 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 3.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo GT, which means that by driving the BMW 1 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 525 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 1 series consumes 3.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo GT. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 1 series 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 GT) 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: | 300'000 km | 250'000 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 BMW 1 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW X1 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 156, Alfa Romeo Spider, Alfa Romeo GTV | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.36 m | |
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BMW 1 series is smaller, but higher. BMW 1 series is 13 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo GT, 1 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 1 series is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 320 litres | |
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BMW 1 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 1 series has 50 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo GT. The Alfa Romeo GT may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 1.3 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo GT, which means BMW 1 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`860 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 4000 | |
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