The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11) vs. Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark (08 - 10)
€ 17,000

€ 17,600

€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 1.6 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.3 inches longer, an inch wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark.
Mazda 3 1.6
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
57.9
69.1
77
56.8
68.1
74.6
69.1 in
Width
68.1 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
57.9 in
Height
56.8 in
103.9
175.6
100.2
166.3
175.6 in
Length
166.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
100.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
2767 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.79 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
BL
Generation
Typ 937
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
Mazda 3 1.6
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
AR 37203
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
104 hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
103 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
103 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
114 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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







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