The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)

€ 23,000
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08) Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
€ 27,900
 Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 23,000
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 2.0 16V T.Spark is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11.3 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Mazda 3 MPS
55.9
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08)
68.1
74.6
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
69.7
77.6
68.1 in
Width
69.7 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
55.9 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08)
100.2
166.3
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
103.9
177.6
166.3 in
Length
177.6 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Mazda 3 MPS
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.26 %
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)

General

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
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 2.0 16V T.Spark
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
AR 32310
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
148 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
148 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
133 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
133 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS

Performance

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Mazda 3 MPS
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

▶ REPLAY
19.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
19.74 lb/hp
12.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
26 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
19 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
419 mi
Range
388 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
419 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
181.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
168.7 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Mazda 3 MPS
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 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