Alfa Romeo Giulia 2016 vs Volvo S60 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Alfa Romeo Giulia) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Volvo S60) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo Giulia is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo Giulia engine produces 58 HP more power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 230 NM more than Volvo S60. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo Giulia reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 5.8 | |
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The Alfa Romeo Giulia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo Giulia consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that by driving the Alfa Romeo Giulia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1380 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 1650 km on highway | 1390 km on highway | ||
| Alfa Romeo Giulia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.48 m | |
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Alfa Romeo Giulia is larger, but lower. Alfa Romeo Giulia and Volvo S60 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1749 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.3 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`445 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 29 200 | 11 800 | |
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