2008 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2008 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Touran. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Touran would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 21 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo 166.
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 166 (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2007 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
Model | 166 | Touran |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 289 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 92.8 mm |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1563 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |