Alfa Romeo Giulia 2016 vs Toyota Corolla 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo Giulia is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo Giulia engine produces 60 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 245 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo Giulia reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 4.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo Giulia consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo Giulia could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo Giulia consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1380 km in combined cycle | 1340 km in combined cycle | |
| 1650 km on highway | 1520 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Toyota Corolla) 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 | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
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Alfa Romeo Giulia is larger, but slightly lower. Alfa Romeo Giulia is 2 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 10 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo Giulia is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 452 litres | |
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Alfa Romeo Giulia has more luggage capacity. Alfa Romeo Giulia has 28 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight: | no data | 1`780 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Toyota Corolla scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 18 400 | 6800 | |
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