Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2010 vs Citroen C4 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 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 | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 206 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo Giulietta is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo Giulietta engine produces 25 HP more power than Citroen C4, whereas torque is 71 NM more than Citroen C4. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo Giulietta reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo Giulietta consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo Giulietta could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo Giulietta consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Fiat Grande Punto, Fiat Bravo, Alfa Romeo MiTo | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Citroen C3, Peugeot 208, Citroen C3 Picasso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Alfa Romeo Giulietta might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.35 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Alfa Romeo Giulietta is 2 cm longer than the Citroen C4, width is practically the same , while the height of Alfa Romeo Giulietta is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1183 litres | |
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Citroen C4 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Alfa Romeo Giulietta has 30 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C4. 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 | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta is 0.3 metres less than that of the Citroen C4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`785 | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Alfa Romeo Giulietta scores higher in safety tests. The Citroen C4 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Citroen C4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo Giulietta has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Citroen C4, so Citroen C4 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 4600 | |
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