2005 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2012 Ford Kuga
To start off, 2012 Ford Kuga is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 3,178 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV (236 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2012 Ford Kuga. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Kuga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Kuga weights approximately 95 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Because 2012 Ford Kuga is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford Kuga will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Ford Kuga (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV. (305 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Kuga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2012 Ford Kuga | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GTV | Kuga |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3178 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 236 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Top Speed | 255 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |