2009 Alfa Romeo Brera vs. 2009 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera 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 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 142 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera should accelerate faster 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 Brera (322 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. (85 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera | 2009 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
| Model | Brera | Polo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3195 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 322 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
