2009 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2011 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 138 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 141 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Touran.
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, 2011 Volkswagen Touran (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alfa Romeo GT. (163 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alfa Romeo GT. 2011 Volkswagen Touran has automatic transmission and 2009 Alfa Romeo GT has manual transmission. 2009 Alfa Romeo GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Volkswagen Touran will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Alfa Romeo GT | 2011 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
Model | GT | Touran |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |