Opel Astra 2004 vs Alfa Romeo 147 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
| Opel Astra engine produces 1 HP more power than Alfa Romeo 147, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Alfa Romeo 147. Despite the higher power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.8 | |
|
The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Astra consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 147, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Astra can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Opel Astra version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Astra is 3 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo 147, 2 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 292 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1330 litres | 1042 litres | |
|
Opel Astra has more luggage capacity. Opel Astra has 88 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo 147. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 288 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 1 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo 147, which means Opel Astra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`840 | 1`810 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 147 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1600 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Opel Astra has
|
| |