Volkswagen Golf 2003 vs Alfa Romeo 147 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 305 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 147 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 60 HP less power than Alfa Romeo 147, whereas torque is 175 NM less than Alfa Romeo 147. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Alfa Romeo 147 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 147, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 147. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Alfa Romeo 147 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.20 m | 4.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.44 m | |
| Volkswagen Golf is 2 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo 147, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 292 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1305 litres | 1030 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Golf has 58 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 275 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.6 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo 147, which means Volkswagen Golf can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | 1`855 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 147 has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1600 | |
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