2008 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 5 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 732 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (361 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider. (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
Model | Spider | Touareg |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 276 HP |
Torque | 181 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.0: 1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 2137 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4795 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2893 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |