Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2014 vs Toyota Auris 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 99 HP | |
| Torque: | 206 NM | 128 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo Giulietta is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo Giulietta engine produces 21 HP more power than Toyota Auris, whereas torque is 78 NM more than Toyota Auris. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo Giulietta reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Auris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo Giulietta consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo Giulietta could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo Giulietta consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Alfa Romeo Giulietta engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Fiat Grande Punto, Fiat Bravo, Alfa Romeo MiTo | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Yaris, Toyota Verso, Toyota iQ | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Auris might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Toyota Auris 2013 1.3 engine: The engine is known for its reliability but exhibits several common issues, especially as mileage increases. Owners report minor oil consumption, which tends to grow over time due to piston ring coking. Individual ignition ... More about Toyota Auris 2013 1.3 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.35 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Alfa Romeo Giulietta is 8 cm longer than the Toyota Auris, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 360 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Alfa Romeo Giulietta has 10 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Auris. This could mean that the Alfa Romeo Giulietta uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta is 0.5 metres more than that of the Toyota Auris, which means Alfa Romeo Giulietta can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`785 | 1`735 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Toyota Auris scores higher in safety tests. The Toyota Auris scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Toyota Auris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo Giulietta has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Toyota Auris, so Toyota Auris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 7200 | |
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