Toyota Corolla 2004 vs Alfa Romeo 147 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 147 is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Corolla engine produces 4 HP less power than Alfa Romeo 147, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Alfa Romeo 147 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Toyota Corolla consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 147, which means that by driving the Toyota Corolla 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, Toyota Corolla consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 147. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Alfa Romeo 147 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2004 2.0 engine: The engine was known for its solid technical characteristics.
One of its drawbacks is the lack of hydraulic lifters, requiring periodic valve clearance adjustments. The next-generation 1AD-FTV engine was equipped with ... More about Toyota Corolla 2004 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.18 m | 4.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.44 m | |
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Toyota Corolla is smaller, but slightly higher. Toyota Corolla is 4 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo 147, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | 292 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1042 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Toyota Corolla has 18 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo 147. The Alfa Romeo 147 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 1.3 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo 147, which means Toyota Corolla can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 1`819 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 147 has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1800 | |
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