The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 23,000
€ 27,300
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 120i.
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
BMW 120i
55.9
68.1
74.6
56.3
68.9
76.1
68.1 in
Width
68.9 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
100.2
166.3
104.7
166.4
166.3 in
Length
166.4 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
BMW 120i
2921 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.85 %
General
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
BMW 120i
Typ 937
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
AR 32310
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
148 hp
148 hp
BMW 120i
133 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
133 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
BMW 120i
129 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
▶ REPLAY
19.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
19.74 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
26 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 120i
19 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
419 mi
Range
393 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
419 mi
393 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
149.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
168.7 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
BMW 120i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
