2007 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 and 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 (236 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle.
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 166 (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle. (231 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
Model | 166 | New Beetle |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2480 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 236 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 92.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 55 L |