2009 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2009 Citroen C2
To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2009 Citroen C2 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,909 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 (138 HP) has 66 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C2. (72 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 375 kg more than 2009 Citroen C2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C2. (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2009 Citroen C2 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Citroen |
Model | 147 | C2 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1909 cc | 1360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 72 HP |
Torque | 305 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 13.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 41 L |