2008 Volkswagen Caddy vs. 2008 Alfa Romeo 156

To start off, both 2008 Volkswagen Caddy and 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Caddy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Caddy. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 401 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo 156.

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 156 (182 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Caddy. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Caddy.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Volkswagen Caddy 2008 Alfa Romeo 156
Make Volkswagen Alfa Romeo
Model Caddy 156
Year Released 2008 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1984 cc 1970 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 108 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 160 Nm 182 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82.5 mm 83 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92.8 mm 91 mm
Top Speed 169 km/hour 214 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 13.8 seconds 8.8 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1686 kg 1285 kg
Vehicle Length 4410 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1840 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2600 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.9 L/100km 8.7 L/100km


 

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