2007 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2007 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 2,769 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2007 Alfa Romeo GT. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2007 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 222 kg more than 2007 Alfa Romeo GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (279 Nm) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alfa Romeo GT. (163 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alfa Romeo GT | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
| Model | GT | Passat |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 2769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1587 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 62 L |
