2007 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2010 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Alfa Romeo 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 would be higher. At 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 79 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 Alfa Romeo 156 (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2010 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
| Model | 156 | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2387 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1464 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4557 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |
