Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2014 vs BMW 1 series 2011
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 150 HP | 136 HP | |
Torque: | 380 NM | 220 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
Alfa Romeo Giulietta engine produces 14 HP more power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 160 NM more than BMW 1 series. Despite the higher power, Alfa Romeo Giulietta reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 5.5 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
The Alfa Romeo Giulietta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo Giulietta consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that by driving the Alfa Romeo Giulietta over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo Giulietta consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1420 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
1620 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
1000 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
Alfa Romeo Giulietta gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Front-wheel drive cars (Alfa Romeo Giulietta) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 1 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.35 m | 4.32 m | |
Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
Height: | 1.47 m | 1.42 m | |
Alfa Romeo Giulietta is larger. Alfa Romeo Giulietta is 3 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo Giulietta is 4 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 360 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1200 litres | |
Despite its longer length, Alfa Romeo Giulietta has 10 litres less trunk space than the BMW 1 series. This could mean that the Alfa Romeo Giulietta uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
Gross weight (kg): | 1`825 | 1`820 | |
Safety: | |||
BMW 1 series scores higher in safety tests. The BMW 1 series scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
Quality: | below average | above average | |
BMW 1 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo Giulietta has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than BMW 1 series, so BMW 1 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 12 400 | 8800 | |
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