2009 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2009 Seat Ibiza
To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2009 Seat Ibiza were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2009 Seat Ibiza. (115 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 2009 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 331 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 (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Seat Ibiza. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Seat Ibiza.
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2009 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2009 Seat Ibiza | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
Model | 147 | Ibiza |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |