2012 Volkswagen GTI vs. 2012 Alfa Romeo 159
To start off, both 2012 Volkswagen GTI and 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 (256 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen GTI. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen GTI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 412 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen GTI. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen GTI. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 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, 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 (322 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen GTI. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen GTI.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volkswagen GTI | 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | GTI | 159 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 322 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4213 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1501 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2578 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
