2007 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2007 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo GT and 2007 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alfa Romeo GT (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Polo. (104 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 228 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Polo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 GT (275 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Polo. (140 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Polo. 2007 Volkswagen Polo has automatic transmission and 2007 Alfa Romeo GT has manual transmission. 2007 Alfa Romeo GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volkswagen Polo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Alfa Romeo GT | 2007 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
Model | GT | Polo |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 184 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1137 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |