The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120 (08 - 09) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 19,700

€ 23,300

€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.3 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.0.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
Mazda 3 2.0
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 TS 16V 120
Mazda 3 2.0
2855 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.77 %

General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
Mazda 3 2.0
Typ 937
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
Mazda 3 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
AR 32104
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
118 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
108 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
108 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
Mazda 3 2.0
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0
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24.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.26 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
24.19 lb/hp
20.26 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
29 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
21 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
450 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
455 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
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).
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
155.3 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
Mazda 3 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft