2012 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2012 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 and 2012 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. (84 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 234 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. 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, 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 (281 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. (160 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2012 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
| Model | 159 | Golf |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1416 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4246 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1782 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
