2007 Alpina B7 vs. 2005 Volkswagen GTI
To start off, 2007 Alpina B7 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen GTI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen GTI would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 293 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen GTI. (200 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen GTI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alpina B7 weights approximately 583 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen GTI. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Alpina B7 (700 Nm) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen GTI. (264 Nm). This means 2007 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen GTI.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina B7 | 2005 Volkswagen GTI | |
| Make | Alpina | Volkswagen |
| Model | B7 | GTI |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1377 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 55 L |
