2007 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touran

To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo GT and 2007 Volkswagen Touran were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alfa Romeo GT (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 133 kg more than 2007 Alfa Romeo GT.

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 Touran (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alfa Romeo GT. (163 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alfa Romeo GT. 2007 Volkswagen Touran 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 Touran will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Alfa Romeo GT 2007 Volkswagen Touran
Make Alfa Romeo Volkswagen
Model GT Touran
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Coupe Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1747 cc 1896 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 104 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 163 Nm 250 Nm
Torque RPM 3900 RPM 1900 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 79.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.7 mm 99.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.3:1 19.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Acceleration 0-100mph 10.6 seconds 13.2 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 1498 kg
Vehicle Length 4230 mm 4400 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1640 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1800 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.7 L/100km 6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 60 L


 

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