2008 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, both 2008 Alfa Romeo GTV and 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alfa Romeo GTV (163 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan weights approximately 101 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 Tiguan (241 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo GTV. (206 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
| Model | GTV | Tiguan |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 9.6 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 | 1445 kg | 1546 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
