2008 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2008 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider and 2008 Volkswagen Sharan were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider (256 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Sharan. (201 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 15 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Sharan. 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 Spider (322 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Sharan. (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2008 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
Model | Spider | Sharan |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Roadster | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3194 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 322 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 70 L |