The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark (08 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
€ 17,600
€ 28,000
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.3 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
56.8
68.1
74.6
57.9
69.1
77
68.1 in
Width
69.1 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.8 in
Height
57.9 in
100.2
166.3
103.9
175.6
166.3 in
Length
175.6 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
13.95 %
General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Typ 937
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
AR 37203
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
104 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
104 hp
182 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
103 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
103 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
115 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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26.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.81 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
26.82 lb/hp
17.81 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
29 mpg
42 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
21 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
610 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
455 mi
610 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
155.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
115.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
155.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
