Alfa Romeo Giulia 2019 vs Ford Focus 2014
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Ford Focus is a more dynamic driving. Alfa Romeo Giulia engine produces 14 HP less power than Ford Focus, but torque is 80 NM more than Ford Focus. Due to the lower power, Alfa Romeo Giulia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 4.0 | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo Giulia consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo Giulia could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| 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 (Ford Focus) 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 | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.51 m | |
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Alfa Romeo Giulia is larger, but lower. Alfa Romeo Giulia is 8 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 2 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo Giulia is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1502 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`050 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 20 400 | 5400 | |
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