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Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Small
Production years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

ALFA ROMEO 147 (3 Doors) 2000-2005 93 Photos
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The 147 hatchback was launched as a 3-door hatchback in 2000 and the 5-door version followed after. The car was designed to revamp the Alfa Romeo presence in the compact-segment.

While the big, 164, was a success story for Alfa Romeo, the rest of the lineup was not. The 146/147 range was not appealing for the customers in one of the most important segments. The change had to be done. The 156 brought the brand back on the market with high sales due to its styling and great platform with independent suspension in all corners. Being aware that the platform will be a success, Alfa Romeo built the compact 147 on the same platform.

The three-door version looked like a hot-hatch even with the smallest engine available. It looked fast from every angle. The doors featured a subtle sculptured line and black frames for the windows. In the back, the V-shaped rear windscreen and the angled taillights mounted high on the quarter-panels enhanced the dynamic look.

Inside, the bolstered front seats were separated by a low mounted center console, but with an integrated armrest for the driver. A three-round dial instrument cluster featured four gauges and an LCD in the middle for the on-board computer. In the back, there was limited room for two adults due to the thick front seats.

Apart from the 3.2-liter GTA version, there were other four choices fitted with a choice of diesel and three with gasoline engines, ranged from 100 hp to 150 hp. The standard transmission for most versions was a 5-speed manual, and only the 1.9-liter 140 hp diesel version was fitted with a 6-speed manual. For selected versions, a 5-speed automated (electronically controlled single clutch) gearbox was installed.

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ALFA ROMEO 147 (3 Doors) 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
  3 gasoline engines
  • 1.6L Eco TS 5MT FWD (105 HP)
  • 1.6L TS 5MT FWD (120 HP)
  • 2.0L TS 5MT FWD (150 HP)
  4 diesel engines
  • 1.9L JTD 16V 6MT FWD (140 HP)
  • 1.9L JTD 5MT FWD (100 HP)
  • 1.9L JTD 5MT FWD (110 HP)
  • 1.9L JTD 5MT FWD (115 HP)

ALFA ROMEO 147 (3 Doors)
1.6L Eco TS 5MT FWD (105 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L Eco TS 5MT FWD (105 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1598 cm3
Power:77.3 KW @ 5600 RPM
105 HP @ 5600 RPM
104 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque:103 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM
140 Nm @ 4200 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:15.9 gallons (60.2 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:115 mph (185 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/65HR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:164.2 in (4171 mm)
Width:68.1 in (1730 mm)
Height:56.8 in (1443 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.8/59.1 in (1,519/1,501 mm)
Wheelbase:100.2 in (2545 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:9.8 cuFT (278 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2668.1 lbs (1210 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3770.6 lbs (1710 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km)
Highway:37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km)
Combined:29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:192 g/km

ALFA ROMEO 147 (3 Doors)
1.6L TS 5MT FWD (120 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L TS 5MT FWD (120 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1598 cm3
Power:88 KW @ 6200 RPM
120 HP @ 6200 RPM
118 BHP @ 6200 RPM
Torque:108 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM
146 Nm @ 4200 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:15.9 gallons (60.2 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:121 mph (195 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10.6 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/65 HR 15
DIMENSIONS
Length:164.2 in (4171 mm)
Width:68.1 in (1730 mm)
Height:56.8 in (1443 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.8/59.1 in (1,519/1,501 mm)
Wheelbase:100.2 in (2545 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:9.8 cuFT (278 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2690.1 lbs (1220 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3792.6 lbs (1720 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)
Highway:36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
Combined:28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:194 g/km

ALFA ROMEO 147 (3 Doors)
2.0L TS 5MT FWD (150 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L TS 5MT FWD (150 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1970 cm3
Power:110 KW @ 6300 RPM
150 HP @ 6300 RPM
148 BHP @ 6300 RPM
Torque:134 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM
181 Nm @ 3800 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:15.9 gallons (60.2 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:129 mph (208 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/55 WR 16
DIMENSIONS
Length:164.2 in (4171 mm)
Width:68.1 in (1730 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.4/58.8 in (1,509/1,494 mm)
Wheelbase:100.2 in (2545 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:9.8 cuFT (278 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2700.7 lbs (1225 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3902.2 lbs (1770 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:19.4 mpg US (12.1 L/100Km)
Highway:33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
Combined:26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:211 g/km

ALFA ROMEO 147 (3 Doors)
1.9L JTD 16V 6MT FWD (140 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L JTD 16V 6MT FWD (140 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1910 cm3
Power:103 KW @ 4000 RPM
140 HP @ 4000 RPM
138 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque:225 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM
305 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:15.9 gallons (60.2 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:128 mph (206 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.1 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/65 HR 15
DIMENSIONS
Length:164.2 in (4171 mm)
Width:68.1 in (1730 mm)
Height:56.8 in (1443 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.8/59.1 in (1,519/1,501 mm)
Wheelbase:100.2 in (2545 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:9.8 cuFT (278 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2844 lbs (1290 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4045.5 lbs (1835 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
Highway:50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km)
Combined:39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:157 g/km

ALFA ROMEO 147 (3 Doors)
1.9L JTD 5MT FWD (100 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L JTD 5MT FWD (100 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1910 cm3
Power:74 KW @ 4000 RPM
101 HP @ 4000 RPM
99 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque:147 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM
199 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:15.9 gallons (60.2 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:113.7 mph (183 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):12.1 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/65 HR 15
DIMENSIONS
Length:164.2 in (4171 mm)
Width:68.1 in (1730 mm)
Height:56.8 in (1443 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.8/59.1 in (1,519/1,501 mm)
Wheelbase:100.2 in (2545 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:36.1 cuFT (1022 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2755.77 lbs (1250 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3946.27 lbs (1790 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)
Highway:50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km)
Combined:40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:155 g/km

ALFA ROMEO 147 (3 Doors)
1.9L JTD 5MT FWD (110 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L JTD 5MT FWD (110 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1910 cm3
Power:80.9 KW @ 4000 RPM
110 HP @ 4000 RPM
108 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque:148 lb-ft @ 1500 RPM
200 Nm @ 1500 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:15.9 gallons (60.2 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:117 mph (188 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/65 HR 15
DIMENSIONS
Length:164.2 in (4171 mm)
Width:68.1 in (1730 mm)
Height:56.8 in (1443 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.8/59.1 in (1,519/1,501 mm)
Wheelbase:100.2 in (2545 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:36.1 cuFT (1022 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2800 lbs (1270 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3946 lbs (1790 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km)

ALFA ROMEO 147 (3 Doors)
1.9L JTD 5MT FWD (115 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L JTD 5MT FWD (115 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1910 cm3
Power:85 KW @ 4000 RPM
116 HP @ 4000 RPM
114 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque:203 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM
275 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:15.9 gallons (60.2 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:118.68 mph (191 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/65 HR 15
DIMENSIONS
Length:164.2 in (4171 mm)
Width:68.1 in (1730 mm)
Height:56.8 in (1443 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.8/59.1 in (1,519/1,501 mm)
Wheelbase:100.2 in (2545 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:9.8 cuFT (278 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2744.7 lbs (1245 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3946.3 lbs (1790 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:30.1 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)
Highway:50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km)
Combined:40.5 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:155 g/km
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