2008 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2009 Ford Kuga
To start off, 2009 Ford Kuga is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Kuga is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Kuga weights approximately 135 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Because 2009 Ford Kuga is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Kuga 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, 2009 Ford Kuga (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider. (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Kuga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2009 Ford Kuga | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Spider | Kuga |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 134 HP |
Torque | 181 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |