Car Enthusiast Verdict
Performance: ***
Style: ***
Value: ***
Overall: ***
A funky alternative to the 145 - but not much else..
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I know that styling is a very personal thing, but how many of you out there prefer the conventional hatchback shape of the Alfa 146 to the rather wacky 145? We don't, but we do admire the 146 for the same reasons - the Alfa Romeo heritage, the Twin Spark engine, etc. When we asked around the office what people really thought of the 146 quite a few souls called it funky. Hmm. Still, that is the general opinion. Let's hope that Alfa do not tone down the styling for the next generation!
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146
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Junior
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1.8 TS 16v
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TI
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No. of Cylinders
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4 in line
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4 in line
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4 in line
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Engine Capacity
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1598cc
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1747cc
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1970cc
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Maximum Power
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120bhp @ 6300rpm
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144bhp @ 6500rpm
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155bhp @ 6400rpm
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Maximum Torque
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144Nm @ 4500rpm
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168.7Nm @ 3500rpm
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187Nm @ 3500rpm
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Transmission
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5 speed
Manual
Front drive
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5 speed
Manual
Front drive
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5 speed
Manual
Front drive
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No. of doors
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5
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5
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5
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Weight
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1210kg
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1225kg
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1275kg
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Maximum Speed
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122mph
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130mph
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134mph
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0-62mph
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10.5s
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9.3s
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8.4s
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Average Fuel Consumption
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34.0mpg
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33.6mpg
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32.5mpg
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(Manufacturer's figures)
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