2009 Alfa Romeo Brera vs. 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit
To start off, 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit would be higher. At 3,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera (256 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit.
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 Brera (322 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit. (231 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera | 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
| Model | Brera | Rabbit |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3195 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 322 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
