2009 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2009 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2009 Volkswagen Polo 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 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Polo (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Alfa Romeo 147. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 2009 Alfa Romeo 147. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 136 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Polo.
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 (276 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. (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 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2009 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
Model | 147 | Polo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 276 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1209 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |