2003 Alfa Romeo GT 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 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo GT (162 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (129 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 256 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo GT.

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 (335 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo GT. (206 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo GT.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Alfa Romeo GT 2005 Volkswagen Passat
Make Alfa Romeo Volkswagen
Model GT Passat
Year Released 2003 2005
Body Type Coupe Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1910 cc 1896 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 162 HP 129 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 206 Nm 335 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 83.1 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 91 mm 96 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.3:1 19.0:1
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1340 kg 1596 kg
Vehicle Length 4500 mm 4690 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 6.8 L/100km 6.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.3 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.7 L/100km 7.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 62 L


 

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