Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2014 vs BMW 1 series 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
| Alfa Romeo Giulietta engine produces 7 HP more power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 60 NM more than BMW 1 series. Despite the higher power, Alfa Romeo Giulietta reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Alfa Romeo Giulietta consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Alfa Romeo Giulietta consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1420 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1620 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 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. | |||
| BMW 1 sērija 2011 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2011 2.0 engine | |||
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`825 | 1`850 | |
| 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 (€): | 11 400 | 7800 | |
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