2008 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2008 Audi A6
To start off, both 2008 Alfa Romeo GTV and 2008 Audi A6 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alfa Romeo GTV (237 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2008 Audi A6. (231 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A6 weights approximately 245 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Because 2008 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Alfa Romeo GTV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi A6 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 Audi A6 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo GTV. (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2008 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Audi |
| Model | GTV | A6 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2967 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 231 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 255 km/hour | 251 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
