2009 Alfa Romeo Brera vs. 2009 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera and 2009 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo S80 (232 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera. (197 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera weights approximately 45 kg more than 2009 Volvo S80.
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 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo S80. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo S80. 2009 Volvo S80 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 S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Alfa Romeo Brera | 2009 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | Brera | S80 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 3192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 18.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |