Opel Astra Caravan (1994 – 1998) vs Alfa Romeo 146 (1995 – 2000): specs compared
The Alfa Romeo 146 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 144 hp against 136 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.3 s against 9.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 209 km/h against 202 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.7 L/100 km against 6.0 L/100 km. The Opel Astra Caravan is the lighter car, from 1,015 kg against 1,133 kg.
| Specification |
Opel
Astra Caravan
1994 – 1998
|
Alfa Romeo
146
1995 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Italy |
| Documented years | 1994 – 1998 | 1995 – 2000 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 13 | 9 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 60 – 136 hp | 90 – 144 hp |
| Torque | 103 – 185 Nm | 115 – 255 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.5 – 19.5 s | 9.3 – 12.8 s |
| Top speed | 154 – 202 km/h | 179 – 209 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.0 – 9.7 L/100 km | 5.7 – 8.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,280 mm | 4,171 – 4,260 mm |
| Width | 1,689 – 1,690 mm | 1,709 – 1,730 mm |
| Height | 1,480 – 1,481 mm | 1,420 – 1,443 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,520 mm | 2,540 – 2,545 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,015 – 10,737 kg | 1,133 – 1,220 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.