2008 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2008 Kia Cee'd
To start off, both 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2008 Kia Cee'd were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Cee'd (120 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2008 Alfa Romeo 147. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 2008 Alfa Romeo 147. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 27 kg more than 2008 Kia Cee'd.
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, 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 (275 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Cee'd. (154 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2008 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Kia |
Model | 147 | Cee'd |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1263 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 53 L |