Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2014 vs BMW 1 series 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving. Alfa Romeo Giulietta engine produces 7 HP less power than BMW 1 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Alfa Romeo Giulietta reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| 760 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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 (BMW 1 series) 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: | 4.35 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Alfa Romeo Giulietta is 2 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo Giulietta is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 360 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Alfa Romeo Giulietta has 10 litres less trunk space than the BMW 1 series. 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 | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`810 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| BMW 1 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo Giulietta has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than BMW 1 series, so BMW 1 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 11 600 | |
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