2008 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2009 Hyundai Elantra
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Elantra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Alfa Romeo 147. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Elantra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai Elantra (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2008 Alfa Romeo 147. (138 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Elantra 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 152 kg more than 2009 Hyundai Elantra.
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, 2009 Hyundai Elantra (186 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo 147. (146 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Elantra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo 147. 2009 Hyundai Elantra has automatic transmission and 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 has manual transmission. 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Hyundai Elantra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2009 Hyundai Elantra | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Hyundai |
Model | 147 | Elantra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1058 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |