2005 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2005 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 194 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
Model | 156 | Passat |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1514 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |