2008 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2004 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Alfa Romeo 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 122 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
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, 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Passat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Volkswagen Passat | 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
Make | Volkswagen | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Passat | 166 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2959 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 217 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.9 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 72.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 236 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.7 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 69 L |