2003 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 would be higher. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (162 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 15 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
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, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (340 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. 2005 Volkswagen Passat has automatic transmission and 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 has manual transmission. 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Volkswagen Passat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
Model | 166 | Passat |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 78.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |