2009 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2009 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider and 2009 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,385 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider (197 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Golf. (105 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 360 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Volkswagen Golf is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Golf 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 Alfa Romeo Spider (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Golf. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2009 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
| Model | Spider | Golf |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2385 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
