2009 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2009 Audi A4

To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV and 2009 Audi A4 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV (237 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 Audi A4. (222 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A4 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV.

Because 2009 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi A4 will offer significantly more control. 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 Audi A4 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV. (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Alfa Romeo GTV 2009 Audi A4
Make Alfa Romeo Audi
Model GTV A4
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3179 cc 2965 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 237 HP 222 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 289 Nm 450 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 1400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 83 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78 mm 91.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 17.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 255 km/hour 235 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.3 seconds 7.2 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1520 kg 1610 kg
Vehicle Length 4310 mm 4550 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.2 L/100km 7.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L


 

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