2009 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2009 Audi A4
To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2009 Audi A4 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A4 (188 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2009 Alfa Romeo 147. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Alfa Romeo 147. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A4 weights approximately 220 kg more than 2009 Alfa Romeo 147. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Alfa Romeo 147. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi A4 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 Alfa Romeo 147 (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A4. (240 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2009 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Audi |
| Model | 147 | A4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 66 L |
