Opel Astra 2004 vs Alfa Romeo 147 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 305 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 147 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 49 HP less power than Alfa Romeo 147, whereas torque is 65 NM less than Alfa Romeo 147. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 147. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 420'000 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 Opel Astra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Meriva, Opel Corsa, Opel Combo | 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. Opel Astra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Alfa Romeo 147 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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 | 1030 litres | |
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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 300 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`855 | |
| 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 (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
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