Alfa Romeo Giulia 2016 vs Volkswagen Jetta 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo Giulia is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo Giulia engine produces 45 HP more power than Volkswagen Jetta, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Volkswagen Jetta. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo Giulia reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 4.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1380 km in combined cycle | 1300 km in combined cycle | |
| 1650 km on highway | 1520 km on highway | ||
| 1070 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Alfa Romeo Giulia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Jetta) 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 | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.48 m | |
| Alfa Romeo Giulia and Volkswagen Jetta are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 510 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`374 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Jetta is better rated in child safety tests. The Volkswagen Jetta scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 29 800 | 7000 | |
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