Alfa Romeo Giulia 2016 vs Volkswagen Passat CC 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo Giulia is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo Giulia engine produces 20 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat CC, but torque is 100 NM more than Volkswagen Passat CC. Despite less power, Alfa Romeo Giulia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Alfa Romeo Giulia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo Giulia consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat CC, which means that by driving the Alfa Romeo Giulia 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 Giulia consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat CC. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1380 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1650 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Passat CC) 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 (Alfa Romeo Giulia) 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: | 4.64 m | no data | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | no data | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 532 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`445 | 1`970 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 29 200 | 15 400 | |
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