The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 23,000

€ 17,000

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.3 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Mazda 3 1.6
55.9
68.1
74.6
57.9
69.1
77
68.1 in
Width
69.1 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 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 2.0 16V T.Spark
Mazda 3 1.6
2921 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.27 %

General
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Mazda 3 1.6
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 manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
AR 32310
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
148 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
133 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
133 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Mazda 3 1.6
129 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
▶ REPLAY
19.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.61 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
19.74 lb/hp
26.61 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
26 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
19 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
419 mi
Range
542 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
419 mi
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
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).
119.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
168.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Mazda 3 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







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