Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2014 vs BMW 1 series 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo Giulietta is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo Giulietta engine produces 34 HP more power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 30 NM more than BMW 1 series. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo Giulietta reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 7.8 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 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that by driving the Alfa Romeo Giulietta over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Alfa Romeo Giulietta gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.42 m | |
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Alfa Romeo Giulietta is larger. Alfa Romeo Giulietta is 3 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo Giulietta is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1200 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`840 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 1 series scores higher in safety tests. The BMW 1 series scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| 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 | 8000 | |
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