2008 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2008 Alfa Romeo 166 and 2008 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (222 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2008 Alfa Romeo 166. (178 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2008 Alfa Romeo 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 697 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo 166. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Alfa Romeo 166. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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 Volkswagen Touareg (501 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo 166. (386 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo 166.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
Model | 166 | Touareg |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 386 Nm | 501 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 91.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 2312 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 100 L |