2003 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2003 Alfa Romeo 156
To start off, both 2003 Volkswagen Golf and 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,196 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2003 Volkswagen Golf. (238 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2003 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 13 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156.
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 Golf (320 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. (306 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Volkswagen Golf | 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 | |
Make | Volkswagen | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Golf | 156 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3196 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1548 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 63 L |