2008 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera
To start off, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 3,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera (256 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Golf. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Golf.
Because 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera 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, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera (322 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Golf. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Volkswagen Golf | 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Golf | Brera |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 3195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 322 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
