2008 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2008 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider and 2008 Volkswagen Golf 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 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider (237 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Golf. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 150 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Spider (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Golf. (250 Nm @ 190 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Golf.
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2008 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2008 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
Model | Spider | Golf |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 190 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |