2008 Alfa Romeo Brera vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera and 2008 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera (257 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera weights approximately 355 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Brera (322 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (286 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alfa Romeo Brera | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
Model | Brera | Passat |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3195 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 257 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 322 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |