2006 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Alfa Romeo 147. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 29 kg more than 2006 Alfa Romeo 147.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Honda Civic (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alfa Romeo 147. (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alfa Romeo 147.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 147 | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1354 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |