2009 Alfa Romeo Brera vs. 2009 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera and 2009 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,401 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo S60 (258 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera. (182 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera.
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 Volvo S60 (350 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera. (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera. 2009 Volvo S60 has automatic transmission and 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera has manual transmission. 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Volvo S60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Alfa Romeo Brera | 2009 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | Brera | S60 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 258 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 18.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |