2007 BMW Alpina vs. 2012 Volkswagen GTI
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen GTI is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW Alpina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW Alpina would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW Alpina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Alpina (500 HP) has 300 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen GTI. (200 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Alpina should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen GTI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Alpina weights approximately 582 kg more than 2012 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 BMW Alpina (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen GTI. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Alpina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen GTI.
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2007 BMW Alpina | 2012 Volkswagen GTI | |
Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
Model | Alpina | GTI |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4397 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 200 HP |
Torque | 700 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1393 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4213 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1501 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 55 L |