2005 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat

To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Passat 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 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 89 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, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. 2008 Volkswagen Passat has automatic transmission and 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 has manual transmission. 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volkswagen Passat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Alfa Romeo 156 2008 Volkswagen Passat
Make Alfa Romeo Volkswagen
Model 156 Passat
Year Released 2005 2008
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1970 cc 1781 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 5 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 181 Nm 210 Nm
Torque RPM 3800 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.3:1
Top Speed 214 km/hour 221 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.1 seconds 9.5 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1285 kg 1374 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 4710 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.7 L/100km 8.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 62 L


 

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