2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo vs. 2009 Volkswagen T5
To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo and 2009 Volkswagen T5 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,459 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen T5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen T5 (129 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen T5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen T5 weights approximately 92 kg more than 2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo. 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 Volkswagen T5 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo. (129 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen T5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo.
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2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo | 2009 Volkswagen T5 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
Model | MiTo | T5 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1366 cc | 2459 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 15.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 1247 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |