2003 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2003 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider and 2003 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider (236 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2003 Volkswagen Passat. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2003 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 102 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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, 2003 Volkswagen Passat (326 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider. (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider. 2003 Volkswagen Passat has automatic transmission and 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 2003 Alfa Romeo Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Volkswagen Passat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2003 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
Model | Spider | Passat |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 236 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 78.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1572 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.3 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.9 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |