2007 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Transporter
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2007 Volkswagen Transporter were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 (189 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Transporter. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Transporter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Transporter weights approximately 915 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Volkswagen Transporter (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alfa Romeo 156. (218 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Transporter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alfa Romeo 156.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2007 Volkswagen Transporter | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
Model | 156 | Transporter |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2490 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 18.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 2270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |