2005 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Citi is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 would be higher. At 1,969 cc, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 392 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Citi.
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 Alfa Romeo 156 (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Citi. (141 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Citi.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2008 Volkswagen Citi | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
Model | 156 | Citi |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1595 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 187 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 77.4 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 858 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 49 L |