2009 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2009 Mazda 3
To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV and 2009 Mazda 3 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 133 more horse power than 2009 Mazda 3. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 328 kg more than 2009 Mazda 3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 GTV (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda 3. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2009 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | GTV | 3 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1598 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 255 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1192 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
