2003 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 5 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 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 144 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Jetta.
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 Volkswagen Jetta (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo 166.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2008 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
Model | 166 | Jetta |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1398 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 55 L |