Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2014 vs Alfa Romeo 159 2008
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 206 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo Giulietta is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo Giulietta engine produces 20 HP less power than Alfa Romeo 159, but torque is 31 NM more than Alfa Romeo 159. Despite less power, Alfa Romeo Giulietta reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Alfa Romeo Giulietta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo Giulietta consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 159, which means that by driving the Alfa Romeo Giulietta over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo Giulietta consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 159. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.35 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.42 m | |
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Alfa Romeo Giulietta is smaller, but higher. Alfa Romeo Giulietta is 31 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo 159, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Alfa Romeo Giulietta is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 405 litres | |
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Alfa Romeo 159 has more luggage space. Alfa Romeo Giulietta has 55 litres less trunk space than the Alfa Romeo 159. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta is 0.2 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo 159. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`785 | 1`935 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 16 600 | 4400 | |
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