2009 Volkswagen Beetle vs. 2008 Alfa Romeo 156

To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Beetle is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Alfa Romeo 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.

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 Beetle (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo 156. (182 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo 156.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Volkswagen Beetle 2008 Alfa Romeo 156
Make Volkswagen Alfa Romeo
Model Beetle 156
Year Released 2009 2008
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1781 cc 1970 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 221 Nm 182 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 83 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.4 mm 91 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 203 km/hour 214 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.7 seconds 8.8 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4090 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2600 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.6 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 63 L


 

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