2008 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2009 Hyundai Getz
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Getz is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Alfa Romeo 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Alfa Romeo 166 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. 2008 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 432 kg more than 2009 Hyundai Getz.
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 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Getz. (125 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Getz.
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2008 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2009 Hyundai Getz | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Hyundai |
Model | 166 | Getz |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 96 HP |
Torque | 289 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 45 L |