Alfa Romeo Giulia 2016 vs Honda Civic 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 510 HP | 174 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.9 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Alfa Romeo Giulia engine produces 336 HP more power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 380 NM more than Honda Civic. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 6.7 | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo Giulia consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo Giulia could require 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Honda Civic) 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 | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
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Alfa Romeo Giulia is larger. Alfa Romeo Giulia and Honda Civic are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 428 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`315 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Alfa Romeo Giulia is better rated in child safety tests. The Honda Civic scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 29 800 | 16 800 | |
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