Alfa Romeo Giulia 2018 vs Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2014
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Alfa Romeo Giulia) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Alfa Romeo Giulietta) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo Giulia is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo Giulia engine produces 25 HP more power than Alfa Romeo Giulietta, but torque is 20 NM less than Alfa Romeo Giulietta. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo Giulia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 4.4 | |
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The Alfa Romeo Giulietta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo Giulia consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Giulietta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo Giulia could require 405 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 1360 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1530 km on highway | ||
| Alfa Romeo Giulietta 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) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Alfa Romeo Giulietta) 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 | 4.35 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
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Alfa Romeo Giulia is larger, but slightly lower. Alfa Romeo Giulia is 29 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo Giulietta, 8 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo Giulia is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 350 litres | |
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Alfa Romeo Giulia has more luggage capacity. Alfa Romeo Giulia has 130 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo Giulietta. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo Giulia is 0.1 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`005 kg | 1`845 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Alfa Romeo Giulia scores higher in safety tests, but Alfa Romeo Giulietta is better rated in child safety tests. The Alfa Romeo Giulia scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 20 400 | 12 200 | |
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