2005 Volkswagen Touran vs. 2005 Alfa Romeo GT
To start off, both 2005 Volkswagen Touran and 2005 Alfa Romeo GT were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Touran 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. 2005 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 108 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Touran.
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 GT (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Touran. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Touran. 2005 Alfa Romeo GT has automatic transmission and 2005 Volkswagen Touran has manual transmission. 2005 Volkswagen Touran will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Alfa Romeo GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Volkswagen Touran | 2005 Alfa Romeo GT | |
Make | Volkswagen | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Touran | GT |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 90.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1332 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 63 L |