2006 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2006 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 and 2006 Volkswagen Jetta were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 205 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2006 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
| Model | 166 | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 55 L |
