2007 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2007 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2007 Alfa Romeo 147. (118 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2007 Alfa Romeo 147. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 26 kg more than 2007 Alfa Romeo 147. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alfa Romeo 147. (146 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alfa Romeo 147.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
Model | 147 | Golf |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 75.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1236 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |