The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120 (08 - 09) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
€ 19,700
€ 27,900
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 11.3 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
Mazda 3 MPS
56.8
68.1
74.6
57.5
69.7
77.6
68.1 in
Width
69.7 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
56.8 in
Height
57.5 in
100.2
166.3
103.9
177.6
166.3 in
Length
177.6 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
Mazda 3 MPS
2855 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.31 %
General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
Mazda 3 MPS
Typ 937
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
AR 32104
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
118 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
118 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
108 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
108 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
Mazda 3 MPS
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
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24.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
24.19 lb/hp
12.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
29 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
21 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
455 mi
Range
388 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
455 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
181.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
155.3 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 TS 16V 120
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
