The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark (06 - 08) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
€ 22,500
€ 20,400
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘ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 1.6 CD.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Mazda 3 1.6 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 1.6 CD
2811 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.48 %
General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Mazda 3 1.6 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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
AR 32104
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
118 hp
108 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
108 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
121 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
23.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
23.82 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
29 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
21 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
759 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
455 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 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).
92.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
155.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Mazda 3 1.6 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
