2009 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2009 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2009 Hyundai Sonata were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Sonata. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Sonata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Sonata weights approximately 133 kg more than 2009 Alfa Romeo 147.
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 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Sonata. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Sonata. 2009 Hyundai Sonata has automatic transmission and 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 has manual transmission. 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Hyundai Sonata will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2009 Hyundai Sonata | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Hyundai |
Model | 147 | Sonata |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1909 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1498 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |