2006 Alfa Romeo Brera vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 3,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera (256 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. (217 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 524 kg more than 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera (322 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. (310 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera has manual transmission. 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera | 2005 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
| Model | Brera | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3195 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 322 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 2229 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
